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This book examines the political transformation of Kansas, a historically populist and progressive state, into a stronghold of conservative Republicanism. The author investigates the cultural and economic factors that led many middle- and working-class Americans to vote against their apparent economic interests, aligning instead with conservative stances on social issues such as abortion, gun rights, and religion. Through historical context and contemporary examples, the work critiques the strategies of both major political parties and offers a provocative thesis about the realignment of American political loyalties.
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