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During the 1948 presidential election, southern Democrats, known as 'Dixiecrats,' chose to leave the party because of its civil rights policy. It had evolved from its earlier pro-slavery leanings to become more race friendly, and the Dixiecrats didn't like that. They wanted to start a new party that focused on states rights. The Progressives didn't bolt from the party, in fact, they were a separate party, when formed in 1946. The would eventually merge with the Democratic party.
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Why did progressives support a graduate federal income tax?
The so called progressives did not only support graduated income taxes but demanded it in their platform. So did the Socialist party and the Democratic Party in the United States.
How do you use Democratic Party in a sentence?
The Democratic Party supports Obama for President. The Democratic Party will not be bullied by Republicans.
Which type of minor party is formed by breaking away from a major party?
Splinter party Faction Dissenting clique
What government parties have been short lived?
If you mean the US, several parties have been short lived. For example, the Anti-Federalist party only lasted from 1789-1792, the American (also known as Know-nothings) party lasted only from 1854-1858, the States Rights Democratic Party (Dixiecrats) only lasted 1 year in 1948, and the American Nazi Party only lasted from 1959-1967.
Who was the Dixiecrat candidate in 1948?
Governor (and long-time senator) Strom Thurmond of South Carolina was the Dixiecrat (or as it was formally known, States' Rights Democratic Party) candidate. Governor Fielding Wright of Mississippi was his running mate.
