Could Republicans Gain in Washington?

I know, I know.

Asking such a question about the District of Columbia is usually a significant indicator that someone has absolutely lost their mind in the political realm.

However, new data from the Census could result in Republican gains within the next decade, or two, in one of the Democrat's strongest conclaves of support.

1. Washington's black population decreased by 39,000 to 50% overall.
2. Washington's white population increased by 50,000 to 35% overall.
3. Washington's overall population has increased by 5.2% to 601,000.

These new numbers bode well for the Republican Party, because white voters are more likely to support Conservative views on economics and social issues than blacks, who usually support Democrats by a nine to one margin. But this potential means absolutely nothing if the local GOP does not transform these citizens to voters.

Only 121,000 voters turned out to vote in last year's Delegate election, and only 7,400 (or 6.01%) of them bothered to support the Republican nominee. In fact, we have faced such a decline in the District that replenishing our ranks will most likely take years to accomplish.

What say you?