Just my opinion, but if "collaboration" is truly not the intent, the voter and reader may need to consider the word "okay" within the meaning of the word "sensible" to appreciate the distinction.
If the endorsements are not resultant of "collaboration" and simply do not make sense, should not the voter and reader conclude that the new Republican leadership simply is rather reckless or incompetent?
Sorry, I think that this whole thing just does not pass the smell test; just my opinion.