As if there is even going to be a “strong” and “reliable” Republican Party in ‘12 after all of the long-term damage to the entire country that the socialist majorities in charge will truly end up doing. All of “U.S. conservatism” is also in trouble after illegal immigrants are forever legally allowed to vote in all future U.S. elections, and they will truly and always end up voting in super-majorities for leftist politicians at every level throughout the U.S. Welcome to the future third world country formally known as the United States of America.
IMHO, we've got 3-6 years before we "arrive." Enjoy them.