Republicans won because the were “Not 0bama”.
I am not aware of any Republican who won on a pre-defined set of conservative principles and policies.
(Though I am open to being informed, especially Jodi Ernst.)
The Republicans earned no mandate.
Now, anything they attempt can be properly painted as “You didn’t tell us you’d do THAT before we elected you.”
And, they utterly failed to advance conservatism.
So, congratulations, GOPe, you SUCK LESS THAN OBAMA.
All your points are true. My sentiments exactly.