The GOP lost last night because Republicans didn't come out and vote for their candidate who ultimately did worse than McCain in 2008. He'd have won with McCain's numbers in the last election.
This is largely because conservative Republicans spent the better part of two years destroying their own candidate. Did you miss the fact that this was the sentiment of the FreeRepublic site owner himself? Look at what percentage of FR members refused to vote for Romney. It's probably about the same as the percentage of GOP no-shows in last night's election.
These stalwarts got precisely what they wanted because, yet again, Jesus Christ the messiah didn't show up as the GOP candidate. Some people will vote for nothing less. Ronald Reagan in 1976 couldn't get support around here.
Also, look no further than the quarterly Freepathon pledge indicator's progress over the last several quarters for another clue.
“You’re still wrong, MNDude. Read closely: “
Hey, I’m quoting Dick Morris! Not my words!