Whether you agree or not, a huge number of racists switched parties, beginning in 1948 when Truman integrated the armed forces and in a rush in the 60s after the Civil Rights Act, Voting Rights Act, and Fair Housing Act. Look up "Dixiecrats" for yourself, you're more likely to believe it if you find itn rather than me tell you. You will find those that deny it happened, they won't have a factual leg to stand on.