I agree with both points, the race card won’t be able to be played as much in politics, and the Tea Party must rise from the ashes of the Republican party and be ready for 2016.
Another consolation. Mitt is 65 and even though he could have retired years ago - he chose to serve his country. He won’t be the one with the weight of the world on his shoulders. He can travel, jet ski, spend time with his beautiful wife, sons and grand kids. Sounds like he got the better of the deal.
Good post! The GOP needs to re-think many of its ways and ideas. The Moderate wing should be pushed aside.