Is the Republican party dead?

The Republican party must now contend with a hostile electoral map and many lost seats in Congress. Without a clear leader or direction, is this the end of the GOP?

U.S Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) concede victory at a rally in Phoenix, Arizona
John McCain concedes victory at a rally in Phoenix, Arizona. Photographer: Mike Blake/Reuters
  58%
Yes, start planning the funeral
  42%
No, see you in 2012

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