A breakdown of the two party system?

Captain Quarter's poses a provocative question, 'A Disintegration In Party Branding?':

A number of us have debated over the last couple of weeks whether conservatives can get true representation within the Republican Party. The debate has caused many to despair over the upcoming midterm elections, fearing that the infighting in the GOP may hand Democrats control of the House. However, the Los Angeles Times reports that Democrats have similar internal stresses that may leave them unable to take advantage of the opportunity this fall...