He’s really going to freak out as he realizes he is history.
I think this is the crux of the problem. The Tea Party elected members are young and effective. They show how sclerotic the old guard really are. McCain goes out to dinner with the O; Rand Paul holds a 13 hour fillibuster that simply mesmerizes the nation. Add to that, Ted Cruz really taking it to the (obviously) affirmative action Holder, during questioning before a Senate committee. I almost felt sorry for him; but, I really enjoyed watching Cruz work.
New blood threatening the old order, and they don't like it.