We may not like it but the Dems are going to get their chance over the next 2-4 years. The best we can hope for is that the Dems manage to mature rapidly, sideline their loony fringe, and start behaving like the majority party.

It may not be all bad. Consider the Econ-101 text book response to a recession is to increase govt spending and run a deficit. If the Dems can do anything, they can certainly do that!

In the meantime, the Republicans can ponder their mistakes and hopefully reestablish their conservative roots. Just like the business cycle, so too moves politics. Cycles of destruction make room for new ideas and growth. (start fantasy) 4yrs from now we may have a Dem party, with traditional liberal values, beholden to the center. Likewise, a resurgent Rep party, with TRUE conservative values, also catering to the center. (end fantasy)