Refresher course for President Obama and Democratic leaders
mi⋅nor⋅i⋅ty [mi-nawr-i-tee, -nor, -mahy-]
noun, plural -ties, adjective
–noun
1. the smaller part or number; a number, part, or amount forming less than half of the whole.
2. a smaller party or group opposed to a majority, as in voting or other action.
3. a group differing, esp. in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority of a population: legislation aimed at providing equal rights for minorities.
4. a member of such a group.
5. the state or period of being under the legal age of full responsibility.
–adjective
6. of or pertaining to a minority.
Republicans had poor showings in the past two elections for a reason.