Sorry, the only way I can read this is old white guys who think its wrong for two men to play with each other, who have strong religous values and don't want to have one set of rules for us and another for illegal mexicans, have to go...
You're free to look at it how you wish, but that is not what I am stating.
fyi: Romney didn't loose because of those issues, he lost because americans saw him as a set-up, bumbling idiot, pretty boy rich guy looking out for the rich like w, which he probably is. Gays, religion and illegals were liability topics for both sides...
And what do you base this on? The "rich guy" issue definitely had an effect, but most of the coverage that I have seen has featured both Democrats and Republicans stating that if the Republicans cannot do better with the Latino community, they'll have no chance in the future.
The Latino population in the USA continues to rise, and there is no doubt that immigration is a critical issue to the Latino community.
As far as gays and religion, I imagine there are many people who would feel right at home in the Republican party if the Republicans were more tolerant of the LGBT community & those of other faiths (or no faith).
The Republicans don't have to change, they can continue on business as usual, but if they do so they should not be surprised when they continue to lose elections.