Why do the southern states vote for the Republican Party?

[Anonymous]

[OneViewpoint]

The honest answer is that elections have been stolen in these shithole red states since the founding of this country. It's a way of life. White Southerners have been brainwashed into believing they are entitled to run those states. There is a history of excluding Blacks and Women from voting with voter intimidation, voter obstruction, lynching, arson, beatings, shootings, disinformation, poll taxes, literacy tests, and outright ballot box fraud.

Up until 1965 these filth were all Southern Democrats or "Dixiecrats". When a Democrat President, Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act into law in the mid 1960's the Dixiecrats all went into a rage and fled to the Republican Party who opened their arms in the philosophy that any vote was a good vote under their new "Southern Strategy". And to this day that is where our Southern White filth lives, in the Republican Party. Voting against themselves and everyone else and against their own country while calling themselves "patriots". Only their patriotism is in support of a dead Confederacy that will never come again.

[goaded]

Because the Democrats introduced the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Members of Congress from the 11 states that had made up the Confederate States of America in the American Civil War voted 8–94 (8–92%) for the Act in the House, 1–21 (5–95%) in the Senate, compared to 281–32 (90–10%) and 72–6 (92–8%) in the rest of the country.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964#By_party_and_region

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Those darn Republicans!!!
https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1041302509432817073
www.loc.gov/.../civil-rights-act-of-1964.html

😂

[goaded]

@FrodoSkywalker007 That's the point. The votes were bipartisan; 9:1 against in the former Confederate States, 9:1 for, everywhere else.

The former Confederate States went to Republicans from then on.

The Democratic party lost the racists, and the South.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Nope, it was the southern democrats that largely voted against it.

It was also the Democrats that dominated the south in the 1976, 1992,. and 1996 elections.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

https://www.270towin.com/1976-election
https://www.270towin.com/1992-election
https://www.270towin.com/1996-election

Far more complicated than you assume.
Southern Democrats were still quite popular in the South until a couple decades ago.

Only the complete separation of parties in recent decades changed the trend.

It used to be that both parties could agree on what they agree on 😂

You are also attempting to apply Democrat doctrine to policies the Republicans didn't hold.

Indeed, it's more conservative, however those values don't automatically equate to racism.

Most studies show the most race obsessed group is actually African Americans

[FrodoSkywalker007]

www.pewresearch.org/.../

Ironically it's southern states making the most bounds

How Mississippi is leading a reading revolution / Good Morning America
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf-KZWR1dmg

[FrodoSkywalker007]

en.wikipedia.org/.../2024_United_States_presidential_election_in_Illinois

Let's look at Illinois.
Is the majority of the state racist? Though it's always voted Democrat for President in my lifetime?

We see this trend in all states.
Take a look at the south, and look where Democrats dominate.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Then you get anomalies like Reagan (R). He was extremely popular. Even had a group known as "Reagan Democrats"
He more or less won everything in landslides

https://www.270towin.com/1980-election/
https://www.270towin.com/1984-election

You are attempting to exaggerate things for political reasons. No basis in reality.

[goaded]

@FrodoSkywalker007 "Nope, it was the southern democrats that largely voted against it." You keep trying to avoid the obvious point: all Southern politicians were Democrats because they were against the Republican party that had defeated them 100 years previously. That only started to change when voters decided the Democratic party wasn't the tent for them any more.

The Democratic leadership knew it was going to happen, and they did it anyway, because it was the right thing to do.

In 1992, Clinton (from Arkansas) won only 4 of the 11 Southern states, and one of them went Republican again in 1996. So "It was also the Democrats that dominated the south in the 1976, 1992,. and 1996 elections." is 2/3rds bullshit.

Gish Gallop all you like.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Its because you can handle the truth your argument "former confederate states went to Republicans then on" has no basis in reality.

As always, stop drinking drinking the Pelosi juice 😂

[FrodoSkywalker007]

So are most counties in Illinois racist? 🤔

[goaded]

@FrodoSkywalker007 You keep confusing "racists vote Republican" with "Republican voters are racists". Most people are neither.

How many former Confederate states did Carter and Clinton win in each election you claim they "dominated the south in"?

[FrodoSkywalker007]

How many confederate states did Carter and Clinton win that you claimed they didn't? 😂

[FrodoSkywalker007]

If I remember correctly,
You claimed they were all Repubican from then on 😂
Embarrassing to be wrong?

You are speaking nonsense as usual.

[goaded]

@FrodoSkywalker007 Ah, so the facts won't back you up, so you distract.

How many of the following states did Clinton win in 1992?
Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Arkansas, Florida.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Did you not claim 1 hour ago
"The former Confrserate States went to Republicans from then on"

?
I debunked you.

[Asker]

@FrodoSkywalker007 Clinton received support from Black Southerners. Furthermore, only Carter won the state of Alabama.

[goaded]

@FrodoSkywalker007 "You claimed they were all Repubican from then on " No. You are lying, as usual.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

"The former Confederate States went to Republicans from then on"

😂 😂 😂

[goaded]

@FrodoSkywalker007 Oh, FFS, how much time in the last 60 years have those states been Democratic? This is one of these "if your statement isn't 100% correct it's 100% wrong" right-wing things again, isn't it? It's pathetic.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Let me repeat again
"The former Confederate States went to Republicans from then on"

[goaded]

@FrodoSkywalker007 Let me repeat again: This is one of these "if your statement isn't 100% correct it's 100% wrong" right-wing things again, isn't it? It's pathetic.

How incorrect is my statement? When Democratic politicians were still elected in those states, had they voted against the CRA?

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Since you are attempting to escape (as usual)
Let me repeat again
"The former Confederate States went to Republicans from then on"

[goaded]

@FrodoSkywalker007 Go look at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_party_strength_in_ for each southern state, and tell me they didn't move more to the Republican party after the mid-1960s.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Since you are attempting to escape (as usual)
Let me repeat again
"The former Confederate States went to Republicans from then on"

Admit you were wrong, then we shall move on ☺

[goaded]

@FrodoSkywalker007 Admit that those states have moved significantly towards voting Republican after a century of voting Democratic, which is what I was talking about.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Moving the goalpost
The hallmark of @goaded
Make false statements, be debunked, run in circles trying to wiggle out.

Last chance

Let me repeat again
"The former Confederate States went to Republicans from then on"

Admit you were wrong. You've been so CLOSE to admitting it, just can't swallow your pride.
I know your games all too well

[goaded]

@FrodoSkywalker007 Not moving the goalposts at all. You're claiming that those states didn't move to Republicans.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

@goaded 🤦‍♂️
Common theme with you.
Either your reading comprehension is poor, or you read what you want to read.

Shame.
We almost got there this time goaded!!
You almost admitted being wrong.
Guess we will have to try again 🤷‍♂️

[goaded]

@FrodoSkywalker007 I comprehend what you're trying to do, which is turn a mostly true statement into something you can claim is completely untrue.

Admit that those states have moved significantly towards voting Republican after a century of voting Democratic, which is what I was talking about. Then, maybe, we can move on.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

@goaded 🤦‍♂️ still too prideful.
We will try next time ☺

[goaded]

@FrodoSkywalker007 still too prideful

[goaded]

@FrodoSkywalker007 You're tucking your tail and running. I comprehend what you're trying to do, which is turn a mostly true statement into something you can claim is completely untrue.

Admit that those states have moved significantly towards voting Republican after a century of voting Democratic, which is what I was talking about. Then, maybe, we can move on.

[Abbycado]

They are still trying to figure out how to cede from the US. That’s their best chance.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

@Abbycado got your parties mixed up 😂

[LazerBean]

Because Southerners today are nicer people, so we vote for the better party.

[loveslongnails]

If you took away the 10 most liberal cities in the South, some of which are the largest cites like Atlanta, Miami, & New Orleans, the South would vote slavery back into law. Their first round choice would be all the supposed illegals that are in detention centers, and then they'd get to black people -- again.

[canamlusciouslad73]

Since the late 60's through 1990's "Southern Strategy" of first (late 60's) applealing to those ex-Dixiecrats angered over the Democrats' embrace of civil and voting rights for blacks, and later, said racists' general hatred of us while they heplped their rich Massas swindle the 99.999% regardless of background. In short, the Southern Strategy ensured the Secnd Solid South by using anti-blackness to sunder rather than bond working- and middle-class folk.

[DryGermanGuy]

Conservatism/Reactionists switched from the Dixiecrats to the Republicans.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Lol
You should maybe check the county electoral maps for every state. From California to Texas, and you will see a theme

Arguing a party switch looks better for Democrats, but let's also not forget they were still winning dominants and the South with Carter and Clinton.

We also have the reality that southern states are making major grounds, while liberal states are falling apart.

How Mississippi is leading a reading revolution / Good Morning America
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf-KZWR1dmg

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Hate Wikipedia, but oh well.
en.wikipedia.org/.../2024_United_States_presidential_election_in_Illinois

See a theme? This state has elected a Democrat for quite a few elections

[Asker]

@FrodoSkywalker007 Carter and Clinton from south

[FrodoSkywalker007]

So, are they racists? Or are southerners not racist?

Maybe it's more complex and attempting to apply past generational flaws to a current generation is misguided?
Perhaps southerners have other concerns?

[goaded]

@FrodoSkywalker007 You keep confusing "racists vote Republican" with "Republican voters are racists".

[FrodoSkywalker007]

@goaded you are foolish

[goaded]

@FrodoSkywalker007 You are a propagandist. Do you understand the difference between "racists vote Republican" and "Republican voters are racists"?

[strateguy632]

Because they are not led by liberal proffesors and tricky words. They don't like major changes so they pick republican.

[strateguy632]

Of course in 1860 they voted democrat to keep their constitutional RIGHT to buy and get back the people who they enslaved.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Goaded forgot to mention a larger proportion of Republicans vote for the 1964 civil rights bill. He's always forgetting those pesky details!!

[Asker]

In the 1968 presidential election, the people of the South voted for George Wallace. Subsequently, the Republicans developed the Southern Strategy.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Then why did Clinton and Carter both win most of the south?
Are you saying Democrats were racist in the 1990s?

[Asker]

Clinton was born in Arkansas, and Carter in Georgia. They won because they were Southerners.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Oh, so racism has nothing to do with it?
Thanks for proving my point

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Besides, George Wallace was what party? I forgot 😂

[Asker]

en.wikipedia.org/.../1968_United_States_presidential_election

[FrodoSkywalker007]

What party was George Wallace in 1964, 1972, 1976?
I forgot 😂

[Asker]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Independent_Party

[FrodoSkywalker007]

What party did George Wallace run for in 1964, 1972, and 1976?

[Asker]

George Wallace received 13.5 percent of the vote as the American Independent Party candidate in the 1968 presidential election. Prior to that, he was elected Governor of Alabama as a Democrat.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Oh! Democrat you say? Just like the party he ran for in 1964, 1972, and 1976!! You don't say!!! 😲

[Asker]

George Wallace advocated for segregation.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Yes, he was also a Democrat.

[goaded]

So were most politicians in the 1960s. 66% of the Senate and 60% of the House.

Including the ones from the Southern states who voted against the CRA.

[Asker]

Clinton received support from Black Southerners. Furthermore, only Carter won the state of Alabama.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Carter won the entire South in 1976
https://www.270towin.com/1976-election

We moving goalposts again?

[Asker]

1992 George Bush 1996 Bob Dole won the Alabama. Only Carter won the entire South.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

So?
www.washingtonpost.com/.../

[Asker]

The Republican Party has consistently won the state of Alabama since 1976, but not due to racism.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

You move the goalpost a ton 😂
No longer the south, just Alabama 😂

[exitseven]

They like low taxes and low crime. Not fans of illegal aliens or DEI either.

[darkcloud1945]

The southern states' Republicans are smarter than the sanctuary state AMERICA, LAST DEMOCRATIC COMMUNISTS

[NaultD]

The civil war with zero repercussions.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Got your parties confused 😂

[NaultD]

@FrodoSkywalker007 the southern conservative party.

https://youtu.be/6C-kBVggFrs?is=9BzFz5j5F-5Tdxgj

[FrodoSkywalker007]

https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1041302509432817073
www.loc.gov/.../civil-rights-act-of-1964.html

Why Did the Democratic South Become Republican? 5 Minute Video / PragerU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiprVX4os2Y

[NaultD]

@FrodoSkywalker007 https://youtu.be/MwuFIJlY7fU?is=3RgBS0c7TYbY3yki

A names a name but the values have been consistent. Southern conservative values.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

George Wallace was what party again? I forgot.

[NaultD]

@FrodoSkywalker007 southern conservative values.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Oh you mean Democrat?

Remind me, who won most of the South in the 1976, 1992, and 1996 election?
I forgot 🤷‍♂️

[NaultD]

@FrodoSkywalker007 isn't it embarrassing to hide your southern conservative values like this?

https://youtu.be/Et7zq7QLCfk?is=WJzDF0NlXXFvFA8w

20 minute mark. Maybe thats why democrats want to push anti racism so much and you should support it right?

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Maybe answer questions?
I realize you are cornered

[NaultD]

@FrodoSkywalker007 so democratic should double down on anti racism activism and DEI to make up for their past southern conservative values and founding?

[NaultD]

How about arrest anyone with a Confederate flag as terrorists?

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Must be why the south is taking over for education, while the liberal states collapse? 🤷‍♂️

How Mississippi is leading a reading revolution / Good Morning America
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf-KZWR1dmg

[NaultD]

@FrodoSkywalker007 in the era that collage students are effectively illiterate? It is a big problem. I am one of them. The only reason I use this website is to practice reading and writing in my 30s. Still good for Mississippi. The proudest spelling challenge i remember.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

If the south was so horribly racist, then maybe it wouldn't see that success.. especially among minorities 🤔

[fishbone77]

Because they are smart