Republican Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan neatly explains why the upcoming fights might be a problem for the GOP:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/01/23/1181367/-A-Republican-explains-what-s-wrong-with-the-Republican-party-in-just-14-words?detail=emailclassic

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The public is not behind us, and that’s a real problem for our party.

In the coming months, Republican lawmakers will be fighting tooth and nail against the agenda President Obama laid out during Tuesday's inaugural address: his call to action on equality, immigration reform, reducing gun violence, protecting social programs, addressing climate change and more.
And Republican Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan neatly explains why the upcoming fights might be a problem for the GOP:

The public is not behind us, and that’s a real problem for our party.

Unfortunately, Republicans don't give a damn what the public wants. And that's a real problem for the country.