1. “Will diversity help the GOP in 2016?”

2. 2016 is shaping up to be a year of historic diversity for Republicans, setting the party apart from the all white line-up that's emerging on the Democratic side. That distinction is important for Republicans as some in the party try to make inroads with minorities. But the biggest question is whether a diverse slate of candidates will actually help the GOP overcome its demographic problem, which has contributed to losses at the presidential level in two successive elections. With Ben Carson and Carly Fiorina officially joining the GOP presidential race Monday, the Republican field includes two Latinos (Marco Rubio & Ted Cruz), an African-American (Ben Carson)and a woman (Carly Fiorina). And depending on Bobby Jindal's next move, an Indian-American -- could also be in the mix. "With more diversity, comes diverse attention and with diverse attention comes diverse voters," said Ron Bonjean, a GOP strategist. The diverse roster of candidates is the most visible acknowledgment that the GOP needs to broaden their tent beyond the coalition of older, white voters, who haven't been able to deliver a national election since 2004, and only then by a slim margin. The candidates are all betting to varying degrees that being demographically different will make their candidacies that much more attractive.

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