Reagan wasn't a conservative, but McCain might be.

As for GOP gain, very little. The next four years will be a disaster and the GOP is better off losing to Barry so he gets blamed for everything, then coming back in '12 with Jeb or the Newter. Dems are better off losing to McCain and coming back in '12 with Gore or Webb, as Obama gets slaughtered in '12 and gives the Republicans Rove's permanent majority, starting with taking back the House in '10. We'ld see Crybaby Boner as Speaker.