US voters spoke loud and clear on November 2 when they catapulted the Republican party into control of the House and put a severe dent into the Democrats' hold on the Senate. On a broader level, this was viewed as a warning to President Obama that his stay at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue will be limited to one term if the change he promised doesn't soon become evident.

However, not everyone in the GOP emerged victorious. And what's telling is ...