Those that know me understand that I hate any turn of the phrase “permanent majority”. I almost always believe that there are larger, mostly uncontrollable, factors at play such as the state of the economy for national elections that have a greater influence in determining the outcome. Therefore, I pretty much discount the idea that Democratic strength among Latinos and young voters in 2012 comes close in anyway to guaranteeing Democratic success in future elections.
The 2013 New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial elections and recent swings in President Obama’s approval rating bear out this point. CONT.
Harry Enten, The Guardian