The Heritage Foundation's shift from policy to politics

I thought this article was an interesting example of how partisan outside groups adjust to fit the needs of the party. In the past year, the Heritage Foundation has increased the size of its 501(c)(4) counterpart, Heritage Action for America. By putting more emphasis on Heritage Action, the Heritage Foundation has shifted its operations toward politics and away from policy. Advocates, including Heritage President Jim DeMint, argue the change is necessary to get Republicans on the same page, advocating a similar platform, and to attract young people to conservatism. At the same time, several top scholars and administrators on the 501(c)(3) side have left in the past couple months (including - for those who did the DC Program - Matthew Spalding). The article suggests that the resignations could indicate dissatisfaction on the policy side.