The counter attack will be swift and fierce.
The far left will overstep, and people will realize that they've been sold a product they didn't ask for. My predictions are that within the next two years, the Dems will begin slashing domestic oil production, pass Kyoto, try to bring the US under the International Court, try chaining us with other UN mandates, raise taxes, try to replace base load electric plants with wind and solar (thus causing rolling brownouts and blackouts), and weaken our military.
The backlash will be just as strong as it was in 1994. Hopefully in 4 years, will have a charismatic true believer to deliver the message of a refocused and reenergized GOP. No more Bob Doles and John McCains.