hello I’ve been having issues understanding the Republican and Democratic flip of the 1960s and 70s and maybe late 50s. i’m trying to wrap my head around the main reason why Democrats and Republicans flipped. like I’m not sure what changed about each party including economic policy and racial policy, thank you
This question comes up over and over on the subreddit, and has therefore become part of the subreddit's US History FAQ Page.
Two of the best answers on the topic by /u/Samuel_Gompers are linked in this old thread.