In his book he claimed that the 2006 election was not an aberration due solely to the war, but a result of the public finally waking up to what movement conservatives really stand for and want to do when in power. He predicts that the GOP will be trounced for a few elections in a row (probably 06-10) until they are reborn as a more moderate party. The current GOP is fundamentally a party that disagrees with the public on virtually every issue but wins because of wedge issues and voter apathy. THe crimes of Bush had cut down on voter apathy and the wedge issues don't work as well anymore.
You have to be blind to not see that the GOP is dangerous and inept. They want to spend $500+ billion a year on war and tax cuts for the rich while ignoring all the domestic problems we are facing. They think tax cuts for the wealthy and deregulation will cure everything and if not, try it anyway. They are hostile towards science and international issues. The 'wedge issues' they use like race or abortion or gays are not as powerful as the public have become more liberal on these issues. THe public aren't as easily to distract with religion, gays or abortion like they used to be because there are more important bread/butter issues like healthcare or affording rent and because the public are moving more and more to the left on the 'wedge' issues.
The public has moved to the left on gay rights, healthcare, unions (58% said they'd join one if they could), government intervention, the war in Iraq, restraining corporations and the rich, and a bunch of other issues.
http://mediamatters.org/progmaj/The issues covered in this report include the following:
The role of government - Americans support an active government that tackles problems, provides services, and aids those in need.
The economy - Americans support increasing the minimum wage and strong unions, and believe the wealthy and corporations don't pay their fair share of taxes.
Social issues - Americans support legal abortion and embryonic stem cell research; opinions on equal rights for women and gay Americans have grown dramatically more progressive in recent years.
Security - Americans support a progressive approach to national security, emphasizing strong alliances and diplomacy over the indiscriminate use of military force. On domestic security issues, progressive approaches to crime and gun control enjoy wide support.
The environment - By enormous margins, Americans favor strong environmental protections, a core progressive belief.
Energy - Americans support energy conservation and the development of alternative fuels.
Health care - Americans clearly favor universal coverage and are more than comfortable with government solutions to the health care problem.