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It’s Tough Being A Blue City In A Red State

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The Impact of Red State Republican Governance on Blue Cities

This chapter explores the trend of red state Republican governments exerting their influence on blue cities, focusing on the example of Tennessee and Nashville. It discusses the breakdown of bipartisan cooperation in the state and how the nationalization of politics has affected political life in Tennessee. The chapter highlights specific examples of partisan battles in Nashville and the challenges faced by the city's Democratic mayor, John Cooper.

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