Young voters overwhelmingly voted Democrat in last year’s election, and greatly contributed to the GOP’s losses.  Aside from alienating them on social issues, the Republicans have failed to deliver a consistent message about the economy that can appeal to America’s youth.
Students I interviewed at Fairfield University in Connecticut echoed a similar message regarding their   more

Youth support for Republicans first cratered in the Northeast, and has led to the virtual extinction of elected GOP officials there.  In 1999, there were 12 House Republicans from New York.  Today there are 3.  These losses aren’t very surprising given that New York’s youth voted Democratic by almost 80% last year.  Parts of New   more

As the Republican Party seeks to rebuild itself in the aftermath of 2008, it must seek to build broader coalitions and embrace a wider audience. This is long overdue with regard to Republican policies toward gay issues; if the Party gravitates back to its tradition of inclusion and freedom, it will be able to   more