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West Texas and the rise of U.S. conservatism

West Texas and the rise of U.S. conservatism

Update: 2025-10-24
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West Texas is a reliably hard-red political stronghold. In the last presidential election, the region voted about 80% for Donald Trump. West Texas is the reddest place in the country, according to Jeff Roche, author of "The Conservative Frontier." He says cowboy conservatism is rooted in the dusty landscape. But how well does that political philosophy serve the communities of West Texas?
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West Texas and the rise of U.S. conservatism

West Texas and the rise of U.S. conservatism

David Martin Davies