I disagree with your contention that the GOP are likely going to lose because of the creationist policies of their top tier candidates (Pawlenty, Jindal, etc.). It has much more to do with the fact that the GOP isn’t distinguishable from the Democrats on controlling spending and being fiscally responsible. If GOPs return to the fiscal conservatism, they’ll have a chance to retake the WH in 2012 (and make gains in both House and Senate in 2010) because there will be clear differences between D and GOP. Failing that, the public looks to those other issues - and sees that Democrats will outspend Republicans on various issues. Some might consider the creationism crap spewed by Pawlenty and Jindal and others and choose to vote against them, but who are their alternatives going to be? Ron Paul? Seriously. What are the fiscal conservatives going to do?

That’s why the next candidate for President has to be a fiscal conservative first and foremost, coupled with a strong on national defense stance. Democrats might rightfully attempt to make an issue of a creationist candidate - and they’d be right on that mark, but prioritizing those issues puts the creationism lagging well behind.