What Happens with the SoCons?

[Kevin]

After this cycle what's the future of the SoCons with the GOP? And by extension the Ted Cruz crew as well since they are both closely tied?

Personly I viewed this election as a big defeat for Social Conservatives so far. The canididate they went in big for (Ted Cruz) failed to gain traction with the Party electorate outside of some of the Reddest States in the country. Their champion then ended the primary season by committing political Hari-Kari in Cleveland.

Ted Cruz now is one of the most unpopular members of the Senate and is facing the prospect of a strong primary challenge.

Not only did their best chance in a long time fail to win the nomination he lost it pro-choice, strongly pro-gay marriage opponent. Which is perhaps the cherry on top of the cake for them.

Lastly, the SoCons are also facing the prospect of losing control of the "true conservative" wing of the party to nationalists, populists, and the "alt-right" which shares more in common with the European hard-right then the flavor the SoCons have put forth over the past 30+ years.