It wouldn't have surprised me to see the Democrat 'cat herders' fall into general chaos.  But it shocks me that this happened to Republicans who always seemed the more pragmatic and rational of the two parties.   It's not easy being in leadership, it puts you in the minority.  But the Republicans sold their integrity in hopes of gaining enough popularity in 'the masses' to win elections.    

Way to go Republican leadership, you got into the mud looking for friends and all you've done is soil the reputation of a party that once represented success and progress, not personal bigotry and isolation.

It's a very good year for unaffiliated voters who long ago recognized the extreme bias of partisanship and the damage it inflicts of our national decisions making.