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Show Notes
There’s no question that today, the nine-county Bay Area votes solidly blue. But it hasn’t always been this way. One of the most conservative Republican candidates ever picked, Barry Goldwater, was nominated right here in 1964. So, how did the Bay Area become a bastion of blue?
Additional Reading:
- When and Why the Bay Area Became So Liberal
- Political Breakdown Podcast
- Prop Fest Series
- KQED's 2022 Voter Guide
- Read a transcript of this episode
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