How Farmers’ Frustration With Trump’s Policies Helped Democrats
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Republicans in the farming and ranching sectors shifted their support toward Democrats. This change was driven by frustration with specific policies. Tariffs and increased costs resulting from the war in Iran caused this anger. Some of these voters chose to vote for the opposing party while others decided to stay home.
Anger over tariffs and higher costs because of the war in Iran led many Republican farmers and ranchers to vote blue — or stay home.