Don't know what ep you've reached (probably 8, judging by the last post) but the primaries are very much only the start of their troubles and everything after that is going to be much more difficult. And Rick will be very much needed, both as Eva's coach (and emotional support) and Don's support as well (I'm ridiculously amused that both of the Weis end up liking and trusting him immensely, wholly independent of each other).