What's-Still-the Matter With Kansas?
Briefly

Thomas Frank’s analysis in 'What's the Matter With Kansas?' reveals how right-wing cultural issues overshadowed economic concerns, helping Republicans convert frustrated blue-collar Democrats into loyal supporters.
Trump's 2016 campaign marked a culmination of a longstanding trend in Kansas politics where economic narratives were closely intertwined with cultural identity. His appeal was as much about economic issues as it was about culture.
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