Sinmple solution.
VOTE.
The democrats did.
Yes, but the Democrats do this unusual thing. They actually run candidates that will govern to achieve the agenda of their base. Perhaps when Republicans start running candidates like that, then the base will be motivated to come out to the polls. After years and years of the mantra "hold your nose and pull the lever, at least it won't be a Democrat", they might want to try a new strategy.
"Sinmple solution.
VOTE.
The democrats did."
Bingo. Why is it so many conservatives would rather vote for a Democrat (which happens when you sit out to "send a message"), yet Dems will hold their nose and support bums and moderate Democrats?