Others argue that the party should go back to set of core conservative principles despite the risk it might appeal to a smaller audience than desired to build a new majority
This is where the GOP is getting it wrong. Going backto a good solid set of core values will not shrink the party it will grow it. There are millions of Americans looking for common sense,morally sound leadership. All they had in the recent past is a choice between the Democrat Party and the Democrat Lite Party (Republican) Become the REAL Republican Party again and they would see voters streaming in.......
It really couldn't be any simpler than that. ;^)
So.
What do you think the PTB running the party will do? /sarc