About this episode

The episode discusses the historical context and reasons behind Black voters' support for Democrats, particularly focusing on the political realignment of 1964.

Send us Fan Mail Why We Vote Blue In 1964, a massive political realignment shook the South as conservative Democrats crossed the aisle to join the Republican Party over civil rights and states' rights. This pivotal moment shattered the "Solid South" and fundamentally reshaped modern American politics. #Democrats​ #TheGreatMigration​ #SouthernRealignment​ #1964Election​ #PoliticalHistory​ #SouthernStrategy​ #USHistory​ #AmericanPolitics​ #PartySwitch​ Support the show Instagram: @religio...

People in this episode

Host: Morris Jackson

Topics covered

• political realignment
• voting behavior
• American politics
• civil rights
• historical events

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Democrats, Republican Party

Books & works: TheGreatMigration, SouthernRealignment, SouthernStrategy, PoliticalHistory, AmericanPolitics, PartySwitch

Places: South, Solid South, US

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