The Republican South : democratization and partisan change / David Lublin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lublin, David, 1968- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Conservatism--Southern States.

Conservatism.

Party affiliation--Southern States.

Party affiliation.

Southern States--Race relations--Political aspects.

Southern States.

Southern States--Politics and government--1951-.

Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (274 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2004]

Summary:

This comprehensive and in-depth look at southern politics in the United States challenges conventional notions about the rise of the Republican Party in the South. David Lublin argues that the evolution of southern politics must be seen as part of a process of democratization of the region's politics. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 provided a sharp jolt forward in this process by greatly expanding the southern electorate. Nevertheless, Democrats prevented Republicans from capitalizing rapidly on these changes. The overwhelming dominance of the region's politics by Democrats and their frequent adoption of conservative positions made it difficult for the GOP to attract either candidates or voters in many contests. However, electoral rules and issues gradually propelled the Democrats to the Left and more conservative white voters and politicians into the arms of the Republican Party. Surprisingly, despite the racial turmoil of the civil rights era, economic rather than racial issues first separated Democrats from Republicans. Only later did racial and social issues begin to rival economic questions as a source of partisan division and opportunity for Republican politicians.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter One Introduction

Chapter Two The Pace of Republican Gains

Chapter Three Strategic Elites and Partisan Choice

Chapter Four The Role of Institutions

Chapter Six Issues and White Partisanship

Chapter Seven The Future of Southern Politics

Appendix

Index

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780691227870

069122787X

OCLC:

1194918113