As those states and others in the South and West become more diverse and educated, they will become harder for the Republican Party - in its current form - to win.
Mara LiassonThe aftermath of this extraordinary election [2016] could be just as surprising as the race itself.
Mara LiassonWell, we had a bunch of primaries and caucuses on the Democratic side. Bernie Sanders won the Nebraska and Kansas caucuses. That keeps his campaign alive. But Hillary Clinton won Louisiana, which was the big prize of the night, so she ended up winning more delegates than he did yesterday.
Mara LiassonThe winner's margin of victory also matters. If it's a squeaker, that will make the lessons learned for both parties much murkier.
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