There has to be a reshuffle, and a "new deal" so to speak.
“No political party could survive the defeat that the Republicans just took. Dead Whig walking.”
Your comment is two years’ premature.
Wait until November 5, 2014. If what you said above is as true on that day, then it will indeed be “Dead Whig’s a-walkin’” !!
The Republicans lost the popular vote for the Presidency 51% to 47%, and maintained a majority in the House of Representatives. Republicans also held on to a majority of governorships.
I don't know what your comment means. Parties have survived far far worse defeats than this last one.