If the GOP keeps advancing Democrat "lite" policies, don't be surprised if at some not too distant future date, a national "Conservative Party" becomes a reality.
It's going to be a difficult task for conservatives to find another Ronald Reagan to lead the Republican Party. And with PresBush and the GOP majority controlled Congress having promoted big governemnt Republicanism for the last five years, it doesn't look promising that the GOP has what it takes right now to advance the conservative agenda on into the future.
2008 could turn into a make or break year for the GOP. If the wrong candidate is chosen, large numbers of traditional conservatives might decide to break ranks with the GOP. From the looks of the political landscape today, they wouldn't be wrong in doing so. The current crop of Republican leaders need to be sent a strong message. They need to be told in no uncertain terms that conservatives don't support their agenda of liberal spending policies, expansion of government bureaucracy and opposition to immigration reform for illegal aliens.
The WOT will be a critical factor in the next 2-3 future Presidential elections, but conservatives should be confident that they'll find solid conservative candidates who not only believe in a strong defense for America, but also in fiscal responsibility.