I read Newt’s assessment that the GOP wouldn’t stand a chance against Hillary in 2016 and thought “well, if we don’t stand a chance, maybe we should use this as a transition period to a new party.”
For the rest of America's days, future presidents will be decided in the democrat primary. Republicans are relegated to regional politics. Americans have shown for the past two national elections they don't want Republicans in the White House, unless by special invitation.