Frank Rich of the New Times has an interesting Op-Ed regarding the Grand Old Party. His analysis of Barack Obama's run argues that the GOP has become Grand Old White Party. He states that the newest generation, the so called millennial generation (dating from 1982) is 40% minority or of mixed-race. Wow! That would include my children too! Click Here for Article
Much has been written of how "Latinos" have move away from the GOP. Any victory night speech of the GOP candidates where awash with only White faces, unlike the tableau of Obama's crowd. The new generation has come of age where the racial gains of the 1960's are inculcated into them.
Of course if Obama becomes president, that is not the end of racism. However, our children will be able to see a president of color with a funny name. I feel the would be the best example of the promise of this country: that you may come from humble beginnings and achieve whatever goals you set for yourself.
What then to a party who does not reflect the new reality of these United States? Frank Rich seems to think that it may be on it's last straw. I don't agree.
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