I agree with you that for many in the GOP establishment it is a source of great shame that they must rely on conservative Christians to win elections, and would much prefer others to take their place.
But the GOP is sadly mistaken if they think that there is a ready replacement block of voters available. For all of Bush and the GOP's pandering, Hispanics still favor the Democratic party by wide margins, and there isn't really much reason to expect that to change any time soon.
Amen.
and screw Danforth.
he blew Waco.
schlub