First I should note that I will be phasing down my contributions on this Pundits blog soon, to devote more attention to other national websites that seek original content. Before continuing my series about why Texas (and Florida) are going blue, check out my new column “Break up the banks.” I can report serious interest from some in high finance about the suggestion for a dramatic cut in capital gains taxes for investors in banks that voluntarily break up the “too big to fail” institutions. For today, I have an idea to accelerate the story of Texas (and Florida) going blue, a theme that is exciting Texas Democrats and interesting a growing number of national media including, now, Politico. Demographics are destiny. The blue future for Texas and Florida is certain. The question is when.

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