Republicans Worry As Youth Desert The Party

Letter from Washington: Republicans Worry As Youth Desert The Party

http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/09/02/asia/letter.php

Whether selecting a financial investment or betting on an athletic team, fundamentals are more important than snapshot performances or big stars. That's true in politics, too.

American Republicans are in bad shape beyond next year's election for basic reasons, aside from the war in Iraq or the unpopularity of the incumbent; almost every important indicator is negative for them.

Among key constituencies, the most worrisome are young voters, the fastest-growing slice of the U.S. electorate and one where lifetime habits are ingrained early. These voters - 18- to 29-year-olds - are deserting the Republicans.

"If current trends continue, Republicans are in desperate shape with these critical young voters," said Frank Fahrenkopf, the party's national chairman during Ronald Reagan's presidency.

:patriot:

There's hope!

Duh. :eyes:

and of course the electoral college end run in Cali. are so important to these turds.

That's a sure bet.