The Republican candidates since Reagan left have been sliding leftward with each passing election. I voted for Bush I and II, Dole and McCain. Been there and done it, and have watched the GOP fold in the face of democrat challenges damned near every single time. The topper was the cravenly pathetic excuse for "representation" during the 2010 lame-duck session. Instead of standing tough and telling the dark side "we will not budge because America stands with us," the GOP stepped aside and handed the DADT repeal and New Start to Obama on a silver platter. The submissive, lap-dog - like response to the Kagan and Sotomayor nominations didn't help either.
And now...this... the inevitable nomination of the worst possible candidate on the field.
Good show, GOP.
The GOP is finished if in a miracle Milquetoast Milt wins, the Conservatives will feel the immediate danger has passed and move on to another party(s). But if Obama wins, the field is wide open for ‘16 and the Conservatives may stay for one more round.