[altsehastiin]

I think that’s largely correct. The Akin’s and Mourdock’s of the party are poison.

That said, I am a little tired of seeing post-mortem pieces focusing on which tribe of voters the GOP should be targeting. I would rather see articles focusing on whether the GOP’s policies are good.

[ScottinVA]

I would rather see articles focusing on whether the GOP’s policies are good

Unfortunatly, any hopes of a future Presidential victory (which are imperceptible at present) indeed rest on which tribe of voters they should be targeting. In this era of group-identity, "gimme" politics, there's no sense of national cohesion anymore.

Gubernatorial victories might be the more realistic goal for the GOP.

[boop]

Yes "Modern Family" IS popular with conservatives and liberals. Why? Because the show is funny and well written. The gay characters are likeable and self-deprecating, but to be honest Cam is a walking stereotype of an over the top drama queen.

However, I wouldn't read into that that young conservatives should necessarily go full-on pro-gay.

"The New Normal" is case in point. Ridiculous, frankly repulsive characters, with Ellen Barkin as a hideous caricature of a "typical" bigoted conservative. Last I checked it wasn't doing too well in the ratings.