Is Time Running Out for the Republican Party?...
by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Liberty -vs- Tyranny The future does not look bright for either the Republican Party or it's Tea Party faction. There are more than just a couple of reasons I make this statement, but perhaps the biggest reason is found in the changing demographics of the United States. I touched on this issue in priors posts here , here , and here , but the issue deserves revisiting as it is very likely the single most important factor that will determine the future fate of the Republican party. Demographic changes as well as other issues the Republican party will need to address effectively if the party is to remain relevant is outlined in some detail by Michael Gerson & Peter Wehner writing for Commentary . Excerpt: -The first factor is America’s changing demographics. Much has been written on this topic, but the essential datum is the long-term shrinking of those demographic groups, especially white voters, who traditionally and reliably favo...