Wrong Party: Democratic strategist David Plouffe warns that post-2030 Electoral College shifts imperil Democrats—but demographic change may be an even bigger threat to Republicans. Here, then-Chief Adviser and Member of the Board of Directors at Uber, Plouffe speaks onstage during TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2016.

The Republican Party Faces a Bigger Crisis Than the Democratic Party

by Bill Scher January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Presidential campaign strategist David Plouffe calls for a Democratic overhaul to survive 2030 Census changes to the Electoral College map, but demographic shifts really threaten the GOP.

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