The tradition has been that African Americans and Latinos, and people who are working class and less educated voters, tend to vote Democratic, and that white suburbanites and wealthy, educated voters vote Republican.
That changed in the Presidential Election Of 2024, but it is hard to know if it is simply a one time occurrence.
What is clear also is that young women are moving more toward the Democrats, while younger men are moving toward the Republicans, but again, that may be an outlier as well.
It makes trying to project ahead for the Midterm Congressional and state elections of 2026, and the Presidential Election of 2028, a massive challenge for both parties.
At this point, Democrats have a tremendous, talented group of Governors, along with a few Senators and Representatives, who are seen as potential national candidates.
Having so many potential candidates may be a blessing, or a curse, while the Republicans, seemingly, have far fewer potential candidates.
Recruitment of candidates for state and national office is in full swing now, as the talent pool will be particularly urgent for Democrats!
Whether the Democrats can reorganize much of the coalition that won the Presidency twice for Barack Obama ins 2008 and 2012 is a crucial matter, as we plan ahead for 2026 and 2028.