Liberal Democrats supported it. Republicans and conservative Democrats opposed it. It still passed with a lot of arm twisting by President Johnson. However, the Democratic party lost the south in the process, as conservative Dems switched parties, culminating with the election of Reagan in 1980.
The Democratic party stood up for something that was right and meaningful, and it cost them.
The Republican party is very effective in communicating messages that appeal to the "common people" while implementing policies which favor the rich and privileged. Eventually, the Dems will figure it out and get their message out as well.
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Date: 2004-04-14 10:49 am (UTC)Liberal Democrats supported it. Republicans and conservative Democrats opposed it. It still passed with a lot of arm twisting by President Johnson. However, the Democratic party lost the south in the process, as conservative Dems switched parties, culminating with the election of Reagan in 1980.
The Democratic party stood up for something that was right and meaningful, and it cost them.
The Republican party is very effective in communicating messages that appeal to the "common people" while implementing policies which favor the rich and privileged. Eventually, the Dems will figure it out and get their message out as well.
-Jerry