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I remember Mo's mother told me one day, "Son, you're never getting anywhere in life as a Republican." And I thought she was right. Sometimes I think she still is! - Barry Goldwater

How would the Democratic Party be influenced by Goldwater's presence? Arizona was almost as Democratic as a Southern state until the 1950s, so Goldwater was one of the first Republicans to break that mold. I could see Goldwater fitting well with the Cold Warrior and social liberal parts of the party.
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