The GOP has a big problem in that:
1. They strayed from conservative principles.
2. They are clueless in making a case as to why they are a better choice than Democrats, partly as a result of...
3. A media that is very sympathetic to Democrats.
4. Many Americans simply are clueless (ignorant or just plain stupid) when it comes to politics.
It will be interesting to see what happens come 2010.
Nos. 3 and 4 are the biggest, IMHO...