Of the seven mega-states, California, New York and Illinois appear lost to the GOP. Pennsylvania has not gone Republican since 1988. Ohio and Florida, both crucial, are now swing states. Whites have become a minority in Texas. When Texas goes, America goes. This year could be the last hurrah. http://www.creators.com/opinion/pat-buchanan.html Pat's thesis is a good one.. It's worth your time to read. What does it hinge on? Demographics..