South Carolina left the Union because a Republican was elected President. How that party became the party of white supremacy, and the once pro-slavery Democratic party became the party of racial equality, is the entire story of America in the 20th century
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If the story of this transformation interests you, I recommend the magnificent three book cultural/political history by
@rickperlstein—Before the Storm, Nixonland, and The Invisible BridgeShow this thread
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