Can Democrats Compete in the South?
Rethinking Red States
Can Democrats Compete in the South?
Monday, July 24, 2006; Page A08
If you want to understand why Democrats are the minority party in Congress, look at four states: Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina and Kentucky. Before the 1994 elections, when Democrats still controlled both chambers, these Southern states had 24 Democratic House members and 14 Republicans. Among senators, there were five Republicans and three Democrats.
Look today. There are 24 GOP House members and 15 Democrats, and all eight senators are Republicans.
Wp
Can Democrats Compete in the South?
Monday, July 24, 2006; Page A08
If you want to understand why Democrats are the minority party in Congress, look at four states: Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina and Kentucky. Before the 1994 elections, when Democrats still controlled both chambers, these Southern states had 24 Democratic House members and 14 Republicans. Among senators, there were five Republicans and three Democrats.
Look today. There are 24 GOP House members and 15 Democrats, and all eight senators are Republicans.
Wp
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