Maybe the Republican party will go the way of the Whig party.
If the Republican Party slips into permanent minority status it really calls into question the function of such a political party.
There are many political parties, such as the Libertarian party, which rarely if ever can elect anyone to elective office.
The Republicans May well become such a party.
But if that happens, perhaps a new conservative political party will arise to challenge the Democrats.
LOL.
There are around ten conservative leaning political parties right now.
Take your pick.
No political party can save the miserable remains of our republic.