How Michigan explains American politics
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Michigan's blue wall was broken in 2016 when Donald Trump won the state, but Democrats regained control in 2022, passing progressive legislation and winning all branches of government due to changes in voting patterns and redistricting.
Insights
- The "blue wall," consisting of 18 states and Washington, DC, historically voted Democrat for president since 1992 until Donald Trump broke it in 2016 by winning Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
- Michigan, a part of the blue wall, experienced significant political shifts post-2016, electing a Democrat governor in 2018, witnessing Democrats winning all branches of state government in 2022, and enacting progressive policies like repealing right-to-work laws and investing in clean energy.
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What is the blue wall in US politics?
A: The blue wall refers to states consistently voting Democrat.
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