The parties swapped political orientations in the 1930’s-60’s. Before the 30’s, the progressives were called Republicans and the conservatives were called Democrats.
So, under Teddy, the Republican Party was the progressive party. No gymnastics needed.
The parties swapped political orientations in the 1930’s-60’s. Before the 30’s, the progressives were called Republicans and the conservatives were called Democrats.
So, under Teddy, the Republican Party was the progressive party. No gymnastics needed.
A channel called Knowing Better has a pretty good video on this. Don’t yell at me for the youtube link.
https://youtu.be/MwuFIJlY7fU?si=_PDUoWuk54eVzAme
https://nebula.tv/videos/knowing-better-political-ships-of-theseus-the-party-switch/