Democrats, Republicans alike focus on states’ rights as a way out of America’s political woes

By: Kevin Hardy, Jonathan Shorman

Outlets: Stateline

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 2,294

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Democrats are seizing the mantle of states’ rights to oppose the agenda of President Donald Trump, who has sought to reset Washington’s relationship with the states.

While the party out of federal power has always pushed its agenda in statehouses, Democrats across the country have recently demanded more autonomy for governors and state lawmakers. Liberals, longtime proponents of a stronger central government, are now championing an ideology that evokes odious memories of slavery and …

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