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How NAFTA Broke American Politics

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The emergence of the New Democrats aimed to reorient the Democratic Party towards a more business-friendly image, distancing it from its traditional activist roots. This shift included support for NAFTA, which faced strong opposition from organized labor. Bill Clinton's campaign successfully threaded the needle between these competing interests, leading to his victory, despite a significant third-party challenge from Ross Perot. Clinton emphasized that increasing exports would create jobs and higher incomes, underscoring a belief in adapting to global changes while addressing domestic concerns.

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