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Republican Party 2.0

If the Republican Party is to retake power at a time when America’s demographics, labor market and social norms are undergoing profound change, we believe it must relax its attitudes about such issues as gay rights and immigration and tailor its economies policies to the concerns of the middle class. Some in the party recognize as much; others cling to what worked in the past.

Walker’s Sensible Plan to Replace Obamacare

The Wisconsin governor’s plan to repeal and replace the Democratic health reforms has some good ideas in it.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 18, 2015April 20, 2022
Austin Texas suburb

Republicans Need to Be the Party of the Middle Class

To win back the presidency, Republicans need to speak the language of the American middle class.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 18, 2015April 20, 2022

Some in the Republican Party Are Ready to Move On

There are Republicans who are committed to winning elections again. There may not be enough.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 20, 2015November 28, 2021
Cincinnati Ohio

Demographics Aren’t Destiny for America’s Republicans

Old conservatives won’t be around forever, but voters grow more conservative with age.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 20, 2015October 30, 2021

Republicans Are Learning to Live with Gay Marriage

The American right can’t keep going against the tide. More and more voters support marriage equality.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 29, 2015November 28, 2021

Angry White Men Are Not Going to Win in 2016

Republicans need to stop being fanatical about principles many Americans actually share.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 6, 2015April 20, 2022

Bush, Perry Learning from Mitt Romney’s Mistakes

Two former governors are eager to take on income inequality and the erosion of America’s middle class.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 6, 2015January 1, 2020

Republicans Yet to Decide on Future Strategy

Speakers at an annual conference of Republicans disagree about how to win back the presidency.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 8, 2014November 20, 2021

Health, Security Disputes Reveal Republican Divide

The real divide in the Republican Party isn’t one of ideology, but of electoral realism.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 8, 2013November 9, 2021

Former Candidate Huntsman Launches Political Group

The centrist Republican wants his party to be less ideologically rigid and more focused on “problem solving.”

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 23, 2013December 31, 2019

Bush Warns Republicans Becoming “Too Reactionary”

Florida’s former governor argues that Republicans cannot only be “against things.”

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 6, 2013January 1, 2020

Regionalization Looms for Republican Party

The Southern base of the party is ideologically supreme but can’t win national elections.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 8, 2013December 2, 2021

Evidence Republicans Should Focus on Small Government

Voters in presidential swing states are relatively more conservatives than Americans nationwide.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 14, 2012April 20, 2022

Republicans Should Move to Middle and Shouldn’t

Republicans have to moderate their social views but stay the course on economic issues.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 8, 2012January 1, 2020
Las Vegas Nevada

Electoral Fight of the Future: Go West, Young Man!

Western states’ growing Hispanic populations could change the outcome of national elections.

Steve KellerSteve KellerNovember 6, 2012December 14, 2021

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