In 1952, it looked like the GOP could have really declined or fell off especially if they had chosen a paleocon like Robert A. Taft as their nominee. They chose a moderate, Dwight Eisenhower and the Republicans adapted to the reality of the post New Deal/WWII world. I think what needs to be done here is an Eisenhower moment. They need to realize the culture wars of the past are over and not worth fighting over. Social conservatism isn’t going to be a winning issue in the coming years. Fiscal conservatism may still have a shot but this I hate the government blah blah but I have no problem using it to push my moral beliefs will be a thing of the past or so I hope. I think it will take an ass kicking this year and maybe in 2014 or 16 for the Republicans to realize this though.