The Ghost of RubangB said:
Wasn't that like the weekend before they switched parties though? Doesn't seem like a good claim to make. It's like saying “I actually did vote for the $87 billion before I voted against it." |
No party has 'switched sides'. The Republicans were founded on anti-slavery principles, and were the same party to vote for fair housing, and other pro-black measures in the 60's. However, it's also true that in the 60's, that many dixiecrats/democrats did switch affiliation to the Republican party.
And Steven is correct. I've used these figures before.
Also, it's interesting to note that the Republicans are also the ones backing the illegalization of abortion - which many (including myself) view as a human rights issue that Dems seem to love to hate.
Back from the dead, I'm afraid.
