Clip: Obama: "I want an effective Republican Party"

There are thoughtful conservatives, who are troubled by this, who are troubled by the direction of their party.

I think it is very important for them to reflect on what it is about the politics they've engaged in that allows the circus we've been seeing to transpire and to do some introspection because, ultimately, I want a -- an effective Republican Party.

I think this country has to have responsible parties that can govern and that are prepared to lead and govern, whether they're in the minority or in the majority, whether they occupy the White House or they do not. And I've often said, I want a serious, effective Republican Party, in part to challenge some of the blind spots and dogmas in the Democratic Party. I think that's useful.