The Republican Party gained the votes it needed to end Democratic dominance of the political process through Richard Nixon's

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The southern strategy aimed to gain support from white voters in the South who were disenchanted with the Democratic Party's support for civil rights. Nixon and other Republican politicians used coded language and divisive issues such as opposition to busing and affirmative action to appeal to these voters. This strategy was successful in shifting many southern states to the Republican column and weakening the long-standing Democratic coalition.

The Republican Party Gained the Votes It Needed to End