Yes, they will be, but who will remember. These are the same clowns that gave us McCain, and no one seems to make the connection. Short memories, thy name is the Republican Party powers-that-be.
There is a big difference between 2008 and 2012. The GOP had almost no chance of winning in 2008. In 2012, the only way the GOP can lose is to nominate an utter dolt. I think even McCain could have won it all this year.