I find it ironic that you can definitively state the reasons the GOP lost, especially since there are countless theories out there as to why. In fact, your theory is directly challenged by Bush's poll numbers and the number of people against the war in Iraq. Of course, polls are just as much crap as anything else.
Yes, the GOP lost. But conservatism won. Even Rush agreed with this. Of those who did win, they ran on conservative principles... even some of the democrats who won.
Yes, the GOP lost. But conservatism won. Even Rush agreed with this. Of those who did win, they ran on conservative principles... even some of the democrats who won. My state lost Rick Santorum and we ended up with Bob Casey, Jr.
I don't consider that a win for conservatism