Jimmy Carter’s declaration on racial discrimination in 1971 marked a pivotal moment in Southern politics, challenging entrenched norms amidst a shifting political landscape in the South.
Carter's presidency prompted a significant realignment, with Southern evangelicals shifting their support away from Democrats, driven by discomfort with racial inclusion and abortion rights.
The old Confederacy transitioned from a Democratic stronghold to a Republican base, influenced largely by Reagan-era promises of small government and lower taxes.
Despite losing the evangelical base to Republicans, Carter's approach laid groundwork for Democratic candidates aiming to navigate an increasingly Republican South.
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