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As Democrats attempt to flip the state for a second presidential election, many don’t know that the Democratic Party once dominated politics in Georgia, though in a very different form. For most of the 20th century, much of the South embraced the party, whose ideological identity—like that of its foil, the Republicans—was forged by the deepest conflicts in American history. It was progressive Republicans who pushed for an end to slavery, while Democrats espoused a conservative commitment to the status quo. But over the last 100 years, the nation’s two major political parties have effectively swapped sides. Here’s how it happened.
Sean Keenan is a journalist and housing reporter, with a focus on local news in the United States, particularly in Georgia and Atlanta. He has written for various publications including The New York Times, Atlanta Magazine, and CNBC, covering topics such as affordable housing, urban development, and local government.
