‘Red State Blues’ Explores What Bolsters And Tempers Republicans’ Success – Texas Standard

Over the last 25 years, Republicans have been successful at gaining control over state governments. Matt Grossmann explores this in his book,Red State Blues. He writes, An increasingly conservative Republican Party has made unprecedented gains at the state level, winning control of 24 new state governments. While Republicans appear to be highly successful, particularly in Texas, he says larger trends have impeded some of their progress.

Grossmann is director of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State University, and says they havent really reversed the rise in the size and scope of state government. Median state spending has doubled and they havent reversed the buildup of past liberal laws.

What youll hear in this segment:

How common political patterns affect the Republican Partys ability to gain influence and power

Why Medicaid expansion is one state issue that gets national attention, and is a challenge for Republicans

What lessons conservatives and liberals can learn from Grossmanns book

Written by Caroline Covington.

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'Red State Blues' Explores What Bolsters And Tempers Republicans' Success - Texas Standard