I would expect there to be more moderate Republican in the house in 2009, not fewer.
Explain how you believe this will happen? Most of the Republicans leaving are moderates.
Answering the question would probably require a lengthy discussion of who is and who isn't a moderate. For example, being formerly from New Jersey, I don't consider Saxton or Ferguson to be "moderate," per say.
I would consider Jim Ramstad(MN-03) to be a moderate and he is leaving. Same with Saxton. The Republican caucus in the House will be far more conservative in 2008. Just look at their leaders. John Boehner and Roy Blunt are probably the most right wing people to ever lead the party in either House.
