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How the Democratic Party Abandoned Rural Voters
In places like Globe, Arizona, voting for Democratic candidates used to be like a breathing reflex. The copper-mining town produced two state governors and a reliable stream of liberal-minded legislators up until about 20 years ago when a shift replicated …