The plank in the eye of some self-appointed conservative jurists, particularly those from former Republican leadership ranks, is this:
Under their leadership, Republicans grew the government faster than the Democrats we replaced.
Under their leadership, Republicans attempted to secure a governing majority through the corrupting practice of earmarking.
Under their leadership, Republicans passed the largest entitlement expansion since Lyndon Johnson, passing on more than $9 trillion in new debt to the next generation so we could win the 2004 election.
But ultimately it really doesn’t matter does it? Santorum could go on ever single conservative radio talk show and speak personally with every conservative blogger and sing the praises of McCain and it wouldn’t even make a dent in the coming onslaught that is Obamamania.