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The Birthplace Of Trumpism, Part I: Hazleton

The Birthplace Of Trumpism, Part I: Hazleton

In Northeast Pennsylvania, Early Signs Of The Trump Phenomenon Were Missed

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Jan 18, 2023
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In 2008, Democrats were winning in landslides up and down the ballot all across the country. Barack Obama won the presidential election by the largest margin of a non-incumbent Democrat since 1932, winning 30 states. Among them was Pennsylvania, a key swing state in previous elections and one in which Republican candidate John McCain hoped to at least k…

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