Ain't that the truth? I know that I'm considering my options -- and, like you, I've been GOP since Goldwater.
In fact, all those polls that claim the Republicans are losing ground and are "out of touch" are basically reflecting the Republican base! It's not "the country" they're losing, it's their own voters!
But, fools that they are, they're talking themselves into "moving toward the middle" in order to gain support from "moderates".
"Stupid Party", indeed.