This post for members was written by Leonard Steinhorn, Professor of Communication and History at American University and a former political speechwriter.
How could it be that deep red states like Missouri and Montana could vote for constitutional amendments guaranteeing abortion rights — yet overwhelmingly support Donald Trump for president?
Likewise with Missouri and Alaska increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour and supporting paid sick leave, yet both states favor a Republican Party deeply opposed to both of these ideas?