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How Religion Turned Texas Red

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Conventional wisdom says Texas went Republican when the Democrats endorsed civil rights. Historian Robert Wuthnow says the shift started much earlier and was driven by religion.

William O’Connor
William O’Connor 

Former Travel Editor

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William O’Connor

William O’Connor

Former Travel Editor

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