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Scott Greer reviews the life and politics of Senator Jesse Helms and the South's transition to the GOP.

Scott Greer reviews the life and politics of the famous conservative Senator Jesse Helms, how his path illustrates the South's switch to the GOP, and how his own conservatism adjusted with the times. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.highly-respected.com/subscribe

People in this episode

Host: Scott Greer

Topics covered

• Jesse Helms
• conservatism
• Republican Party
• Southern politics
• political history

Keywords

• Jesse Helms
• conservatism
• Republican Party
• Southern politics
• political history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Republican Party

Places: South

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