The Right Wing Sits Shivah

Michelle Malkin urges conservatives to gird their loins.

"There is no time to lick wounds, point fingers, and wallow in post-election mud."

Jeff Flakes blazes a way out of the wilderness.

"I suggest that we return to first principles. "

Tom Delay thinks money is the answer.

"In 2012, Mr. Obama -- whether as an incumbent or a seasoned veteran challenger -- will no doubt raise more than $1 billion for his campaign conglomerate. Conservatism's leading donors must look beyond contributing only to traditional channels like the RNC or campaign committees, and open up to also funding outside organizations that can do what the Democrats' Shadow Party is already doing."

Rich Lowry suggests minimizing social issues in favor of kitchen table concerns.

"The GOP's cultural conservatism is an asset so long as it's not seen as an attempt to distract voters from other issues that they care about, such as the economy. Connecting better on the economy and middle-class pocketbook and quality-of-life issues will go a long way toward alleviating the troubles the GOP had in reaching moderates, suburbanites and even Latinos this year."

Fred Barnes says put on a happy face.

"We've got to be happy warriors," he says. "We've got to stop being the angry white guy party."