It is no secret to anyone that the Grand Old Party is a fractured mess, but are there really five different mini parties under the shadow of that swaying elephant's trunk? Will the GOP be able to get it together before elections in 2016? If they do not, it might be 'back to the drawing board' because as the adage goes: Lose three consecutive presidential elections and you may need to reshape your identity.

NOT FOR REPRINT

© Arc, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to TMSalesOperations@arc-network.com. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.