A number of scholars and writers think agencies need to think further ahead if they are to effectively serve a changing population.
Demographers call that scenario rosy.
If unforeseen events, such as another Mexican revolution, push up population trends, we could be a nation of 350 million. Our complexion will change, too. The Hispanic voting block is also expected to mushroom, and Hispanic voters are expected to become influential in many states. Rick Sloan is a political strategist. He wrote a well-received book on strategy during President Clinton's 1996 campaign.