[Ancesthntr]

"The Republican leadership needs to wake up and see that the grass roots has abandoned them," said Luntz,

No, actually the Republican leadership abandoned the grass roots. I know that it is somewhat semantics, but the leadership is the one that went off the reservation, not the rank and file of the Party.

As for those upset with Luntz for recognizing reality, I urge you not to be so upset - be happy, because the more that people recognize that the grass roots are sick and tired of the elites, the more likely it is that an insurgent candidate (Trump or Cruz) gets the nomination. The more that guys like Luntz say "this is about a done deal," the more likely that the GOPe will STFU and play ball. They WON'T like it, but they'll really have no choice.

[Abby4116]

No, actually the Republican leadership abandoned the grass roots

They did that when they didn't support Goldwater.

[BuckeyeTexan]

I'm not sure they're humble enough to STFU and play ball. McConnell and Boehner initiated total war against our primary candidates during the midterms and basically won. They've always been on the giving end of “STFU & play ball.” It's more likely they'll take their ball and join the opposition.

Good riddance. I am done with them.