Do the Republicans Have to Win the Election to Get What They Want?

Mark Thoma says "NO". Since the GOP has gotten much of what they want under Obama, does it really matter whether Obama is defeated? It's unlikely he will change if he does get re-elected. If Romney (or Gingrich?) wins, he will probably face an opposition that is more united than the current supporters of Obama. His task will be harder than simply letting Obama do the job.