Why Did Democrats Begin Mirroring Republicans in Their Approach to Racial

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why did Democrats begin mirroring Republicans in their approach to racial politics?

• A)The demographics of the Democratic Party began to more closely mirror those of the Republican Party.
• B)The Republican Party became more tolerant in its own bid to gain voters.
• C)Voters elected increasingly wealthy representatives,who were less likely to be racially tolerant.
• D)They feared compensatory programs,such as affirmative action,would fracture the Democratic Party.

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