What if the GOP told the South to get lost?

[Skill and Chance]

So far, we are seeing more of a Sista Souljah moment from Republicans on "Southern pride" than I ever thought we would while Obama was still president.  It would depend on exactly what they do and how they phrase it.  It's worth noting that, in all likelihood, <10% of US voters are actually neo-Confederate or racist in a mid-20th century sense.  Loudly distancing yourself from those sad people can only pay dividends, even in most of the South due to northern transplants and black conservatives.  Even if a new Dixiecrat style party were to form, it's clear that civil society in 90% of the country would shun anyone who joined it.  I can't see it becoming a factor outside of maybe MS/AL.  So I think the major short term impact would be a GOP recovery in wealthy non-Southern suburbs.  Over the long run, they would start doing better with minorities, but it would take additional effort.