News The Unbelievable Coincidence: A Strange Tale

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Start date Aug 27, 2007
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The discussion highlights the historical evolution of political party affiliations in the United States, particularly focusing on Maryland's transition from a slave state to a Democratic stronghold. It notes that the political landscape has shifted dramatically over the past century, with the Republican Party, originally founded by anti-slavery advocates like Abraham Lincoln, being dominant in the North, while the Democratic Party had significant support in the South. This shift illustrates the changing dynamics of party ideologies and regional affiliations over time.

Aug 27, 2007

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Aug 27, 2007

EnumaElish

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There isn't an exact correspondence. MD was a slave state, but now Democrat. Also, the party map would have looked almost exactly the opposite about 100 years ago -- remember, the Republican Party was the party of Abe Lincoln; the Democratic Party was mainly in the South.

Aug 27, 2007

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