Absolutely. While I am convinced that the swing to more conservative values is permanent (due to the failure of the liberal "ideas" already tried), converting that into party dominance is not a slam-dunk. IF we can achieve the landslide victory in '04, I believe it will be smooth sailing from then on; if not, it will still come, will take a bit longer, but will happen in my lifetime (I'm 51). All of us with conservative beliefs must work like the dickens and do the best we can for '04.
On the other hand, the GOP has waiting in the wings Jeb, Condi, Powell, and a long list of pols with the same ideas and high moral standards.
It is spectacular how long the list of absolutely incredible Republican candidates (leaders) is, and I'm not going to start adding to your list since if I did there would be scores, and many others would be left out. However, those you mention are only some of the more visible "political" figures, but there are so many in the media arena who could just as credibly be mentioned as presidential timber (Keyes, Hannity, etc.) as well as many others in the arena of business (see Dubya minus 10 years), and other arenas, who could be listed as well
INTEGRITY - HONESTY - BELIEVERS - RATIONAL - COURAGEOUS
what a contrast to the demodogs and their lightweights.
Yes, and the contrast to the Dems couldn't be sharper. The Dems are scrambling to find any leader at all.
What is even better is that so many potential GOP leaders are able to come together, choose one, and then rally behind their choice. The Dems have a cat fight, and never support each other.
Yes, the GOP did have Smith, but he got put in his place!