What Republicans Face in their Future

November 10, 2008

Not long ago, Republican strategists proclaimed their party would be in control for decades. The 2008 Presidential Election shows their hubris and political stupidity. This is what the Republican Party has standing in their way:

Young voters overwhelmingly voted for Democratic candidates. Only a small percentage more voted than in the past, but those who did vote, chose Democrats. This indicates a future shift in elections as they enter middle age and still vote Democratic.

Though millions of black voters traditionally vote Democratic and this year showed a significant increase at the polls which might be sustainable. It is certainly a troubling trend for Republicans.

Educated Americans are trending Democratic and un-educated ones are staunchly Republican. This trend identifies Democratic voter geography as big cities with educational centers. Remember, there are more people in cities and suburbs and most are becoming Democrats and voting that way too.

Republican voters are overwhelmingly white while most of the country is not. Republicans have not been able to embrace cultural and ethnic diversity. Their exclusionary policies are detrimental.

The 2008 Presidential Election is a warning to the Republican Party. They must stop lying to themselves about what they currently represent.