The changing political demographics in the U.S.

By LindaBeth

New report out on the changing political demographics in the U.S. from Ruy Teixeira for the Center for American Progress.

Open Left's summary of the first third of the report:

The white working class is no longer the dominant swing vote

The white working class isn't even a swing vote, as Dukakis, Gore, Kerry and Obama performed the same with that group.

America will no longer be a majority white Christian nation by 2016 .

All demographic growth is with Democrats.

The previous four statements signal the end of the culture wars.

The previous five statements point to a vastly increased Democratic base vote.

It's worth a read.