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The Republican party will struggle to win the White House in 2016 if it relies only on the support of socially conservative voters. At the same time, presidential candidates will battle to win their party's nomination without those voters, who often dominate state primaries, or early voting contests.

Let me say that I am a Conservative; Social and Fiscal. HOWEVER, the above quote from the article sums up why the Radical-Left will probably occupy the White House for many years to come. Social Conservatives rule during Primary season, but if their candidate doesn't end up the nominee, they stay home and give the Oval Office to the likes of Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton. We're in a no-win situation.
As my Granny used to say: "We're in a mell of a hess."

Which is why it behoves all Republicans to engage in good faith, and not sneer at, the concerns of social conservatives. I believe Ronald Reagan was a good model — he wasn’t personnaly a very strict social conservative, but he understood and made accomodation for their legitimate concerns.

Well they are a feel good type bunch voting in today’s elections, emotionally charged at the drop of a hat...and everything in society feeds that.

So you may very well be correct....I’m just hopeful better “minds” might still prevail.