Read the following article from the New York Times about the shifting demographics of America and how the Republican Party will have to react.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/08/us/politics/obamas-victory-presents-gop-with-demographic-test.html?hp&_r=0
Write a two paragraph summary of the article and answer the following questions..
1. How would you describe the demographics of the voters that made up the Obama coalition?
2. What is the problem with the Republican's "Southern Strategy"?
3. How did Obama do among white voters and older voters?
4. How will Republicans have to change their policy stances to appeal to groups they generally do not have the support of?
5. What is the typical Republican stance on immigration? Why is that a problem as the party looks to the future?
6. What approach to campaigning did Romney take in minority-majority communities?
7. How will Republicans likely change the types of people they run for office?
8. Why are Republicans saying that it's not time to panic yet?
9. What do you think the Republican Party will do to try to be more successful in future elections?
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