Today, they are going through a major identity crisis. Indeed, they must deal with a number of dilemmas that will ultimately shape their identity and determine their success in the future. Traditionally, Republicans have not counted on votes from minorities in their elections. However, the last election highlighted the impact this population can have on election results. Demographic shifts continue to affect the political game.
Republicans can no longer afford to ignore the minority population.
Governor-elect of Florida realized the significance of the minority vote. They both ran inclusive campaigns and were quite successful. In the near future, Republicans will not be able to rely solely on white male voters to sustain their leadership. Some characterize social conservatives as anti-gay. Most moderate conservatives do not focus on these issues.