Republicans would be in trouble if they had to run against any other party. People will say that they are staying home until the reality hits, that a Democrat might be elected. They will then limp to the polls.
One saving point (a mere assumption since I have no stats or figures to back it up)....is ... I presume that many, if not most, conservatives and Republicans probably take advantage of early voting whenever possible...due TO their work schedule constraints. I know I take advantage of early voting whenever posible.
Hope springs eternal for the other conservative or anti-leftist voters.