Win or lose, fundamental change is needed.
U R correct. A purge, a realignment, or an entirely new party. My preference would be an entirely new party so that the current crop of Elephants would lose our financial support until they renounced their allegiance to bigger and more powerful federal governing. A party that demanded more than just an occasional $15-20 contribution once an election cycle; demanded active campaigning and participation in some manner. Was clear and unambiguous on issues like illegal immigration, the WOT, Islamic Radicalism, and other important issues to freedom loving conservatives.