During the Cold War, military bases, the defense industry and churches helped turn Orange County into the anti-communist, right-wing bastion it was. Long-coming demographic change — and dislike for President Trump — has weakened the Republican base like never before. But it’s still more red than some say, and that poses a big challenge for Democrats trying to flip the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Los Angeles Times

Source: Los Angeles Times November 05, 2018 13:30 UTC