Why did the northeast swing so much between 1956 and 1960? (user search)
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« on: December 29, 2019, 10:31:01 AM »
« edited: December 29, 2019, 10:49:18 AM by TDAS04 »
Kennedy was a Northeasterner and a Catholic.  In 1956, Catholics split their votes between Eisenhower and Stevenson, possibly even supporting Ike with a slight majority.  In 1960, over 80% voted for one of their own, JFK.
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