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andym

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2. Not always: the 60's version of the GOP looked on progress more favorably

Reply to CanonRay (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 15, 2021, 03:35 PM

Jun 2021

GOP helped pass the Voting Rights Laws in the 60s (ironic in light of their current position) and the Clean Air Acts and supported the creation of the EPA in 1970.

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Washington Republicans have just one move [View all] andym Jun 2021 OP

They've been opposing progress since the New Deal. CanonRay Jun 2021 #1

Not always: the 60's version of the GOP looked on progress more favorably andym Jun 2021 #2

They fought Medicare tooth and nail in 64 CanonRay Jun 2021 #3

Even so about 1/2 of the GOP pols still voted for Medicare andym Jun 2021 #4