No, I disagree. It is the hatred, the arrogance, the rigidity, the bitter partisanship and polarization that turned off the electorate. The American people are basically good and decent, optimistic people. They don't want their leaders to be bitter, angry partisans. And they want an end to the bloodshed in Iraq. We have serious problems that need to be addressed. The voters want the two parties to work together. President Bush understands that.
It is in the best interest of the GOP to be courteous and polite, respectful of those they disagree with and willing to listen as well.
It is painful to lose like this. But the GOP has no one to blame but themselves. Now they need to listen to the people and be willing to work with the opposition. If the dems won't work with the GOP - that's going to hurt the dems - not the GOP. All eyes will be on the dems. If the GOP are honest people with common decency - they will be able to win back folks from the center.