Friend you are exactly right. When you have all the advantages the republicans have and can't even get one democrat to swing their way, but even lose six of their own what you have is rotten leadership and I'm not just talking about Frist.
It comes from the Republican Party leadership and the White house also.
This has been the problem since 1994.
They know how to when elections but they don't know how to lead.
Every time they win an election they jump to the center or left side of the party and put these so called moderates in leadership positions like floor leaders and committee chairman and make sure no strong conservative gets one.
Then they wonder why the Democrats whip on them like red-headed stepchildren.
Look at the types the Democrats put in their leadership positions. They may be jerks and lowlifes but they know how and are willing to fight to win.
They know from past experience that if they push hard enough the Republicans will fold like an accordion.
Until they are shown other wise they will continue to be the ruling body.
It's not about numbers any longer, it's about determination, toughness and will.