Politics

Why We’re Segregated on Super Tuesday and How It Helps Explain Trump

IT GETS WORSE

Trumpkins beware: Racially segregated, partisan Super Tuesday victories will not translate to general election wins.

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The most segregated place in American politics just might be a partisan primary.

The massive racial disparities in voter turnout between Republicans and Democrats help explain how Donald Trump seems to be insulting his way to the nomination.

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