Republicans had control of Washington and an opportunity. Voters wanted lower costs, stability and leadership. Instead, they got chaos, corruption and excuses. Congress could have challenged the administration and showed that their loyalty was to the people. They chose not to. These are the consequences. The party needs to admit the gap between its promises and how it governed. They now face a choice: continue this conduct, OR offer a conservatism based in competence, compassion, constitutional limits and public service. The time to change direction exists. Do we have the courage?