2012 Election Results and Challenges for the Republican Party

Question 1

Which demographic groups did Obama win in the 2012 Election?

Answer 1

Women, 18-29, 30-44, Black, Latino, Asian, and Other

Question 2

Which demographic groups did Romney win in the 2012 Election?

Answer 2

Men, 45-64, 65+, and White

Question 3

Profile of Republicans - demographics (race, ideology)

Answer 3

-Higher income, educated

Question 4

Profile of Democrats - demographics (race, sex, ideology)

Answer 4

Black, Latino, Asian, Female, Pro-Choice, etc.

Question 5

GOP Liabilities (from their own autopsy report

Answer 5

• its ideological rigidity
• its preference for the rich over workers
• its alienation of minorities
• its reactionary social policies
• its institutionalized repression of dissent and innovation

Question 6

What does the Republican Party believe they need to do to win long-term?

Answer 6

Must find fresh, vigorous, righteous appeals to recruit youth, or their long-term outlook is bearish
Growth and Opportunity Project’s report calls for Republicans to reach out to various racial and ethnic minorities while adopting key policy goals to hasten their acceptance of the GOP

Question 7

Is there a way for the Republican Party to change the rules of the Electoral College in their favor? How?

Answer 7

Gerrymandering can give them advantages