John Avlon

When entering the wilderness after two consecutive election defeats, it is good to have a vigorous and clarifying debate — because something is not working.

Demographics are destiny, and election returns show that the GOP base is shrinking. The party is decisively winning only whites, regular church-goers, voters over age 60, and residents of towns with populations under 50,000. In a country that is increasingly diverse and urban, that is a recipe for long-term disaster. Read More…