It will not be easy to remake the GOP. It may not be possible anytime soon. Don't expect the people in charge right now to step aside for conservatives just because they're losing elections. They don't seem to care much about elections.
Like McCain in 2008, 2012 is shaping up to be Romney's turn, don'tyaknow? He's done so much for the party. He's raising so much money for his fellows. It's his turn.
The guiding principles of the current incarnation of the GOP seem to be rooted in enjoying the power and money derived from being at the head of the party.
Not in conservatism.
Not in fiscal responsibility.
Not even in viable candidates.
Because of that - because the GOP is not the party of ideas or of principles or conservatism or fiscal responsibility, I will not vote for them. 2008 showed just how many people feel the same way.
If I'm wrong, 2012 (and hopefully 2010) will see the return of conservatism. If I'm right, 2012 (and hopefully 2010) will see the same mushy candidates as 2008. So far, the mush seems to be winning.
Then push them out of the way. Run for precinct committeeman, work with other conservatives to elect the party leaders, run good people for the nomination.