The Republicans’ Lesson From Virginia Win: More Outrage and Obstruction

After Barack Obama coasted to reelection over Mitt Romney in 2012, the GOP put itself under the microscope. The party, according to a scathing self-assessment released the following year by the Republican National Committee, was “driving around in circles on an ideological cul-de-sac,” and was regarded by many voters—particularly young people and people of color—as “scary,” “narrow minded,” and “out of touch.” “It is time to smartly change course, modernize the party, and learn once again how to appeal to more people,” the report read, “including those who share some but not all of our conservative principles.” The message from… Read Full Article