I'm not really sure what this story adds to the discourse regarding political parties and American politics today. It does a fine job of laying out the current state of the Republican party, and adds a bit of historical context to it, but that is all. I think that the conversation re: demographics could be expanded. How will the growing Latino population shape both political parties? Perhaps a quote or two from a representative of that community would be helpful. Ditto with the gay rights discussion. Andrew Sullivan would be a great person to chime in on the issue. Also lacking is a discussion of how new media technologies are impacting political parties and politics in general.

The story neglects the influence of big money from business interests that has financed campaigns with bad ideas but photogenic slick talkers that could be sold with enough advertizing. The big money tends to follow those who look like they could win.

This meta view of contemporary American politics appears to be predominantly objective and in generally acceptable context. It offers original analysis and does not present any overt bias. It is top-drawer journalism.