The struggles within the GOP are so severe that it is difficult for Republican voters to perceive November to be a great rallying moment for candidates and their party . Polls show voters are not caught up in the election , with Democrats even less enthusiastic . Julian Zelizer says GOP voters must deal with split between moderates and tea party faction . Democrats are struggling with how to dissociate themselves from unpopular Obama policies , he says . Comment: Candidates for 2016 have to decide how to try to transcend these struggles .
Polls show voters are not caught up in the election , with Democrats even less enthusiastic . Julian Zelizer says GOP voters must deal with split between moderates and tea party faction . Democrats are struggling with how to dissociate themselves from unpopular Obama policies , he says . Comment: Candidates for 2016 have to decide how to try to transcend these struggles .