This election, the talking points by the Dems were a Red Wave. We should listen, but look somewhere else. While Republicans were gloating about a red wave, they weren't looking at the toss up states. How much money did they put into advertising. How many lies did they tell about certain politicians?
Republicans should find the best, brightest, and women or minorities to run in the toss up areas. These people should be lily white and sharp. Then run them. Also in the states where they have multiple people from the same party running, like Alaska and Maine. Only run one person or after the primaries, run only the front runner of their party. This would eliminate the mess they have in Alaska right now, and give the winner the same night or next morning, no counting for days or weeks.
Firebrands are great, but they need to watch making any outlandish comments, even if they are true, especially during the campaigning
I can also think of 12-15 good Republicans that could make a much better president than any democrat. Many are state governors. Many senators and representatives.