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From Bluegrass and Blue Collar to Red Hats and Red States: How Trump Sealed the GOP’s Grip on Kentucky and the Working Class
How Kentucky flipped red and why working‑class voters lined up behind Trump — and what it means for the South.
By Casey Kelly • September 11, 2025
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