Why has the republican party enjoyed such a successful stronghold across southern states such as alabama since the 1980s? what policies of the republican party appeal to southern voters?

One major reason the Republican party enjoyed such a successful stonghold across southern states since the 1980's largely has to do with increasing voter support amongst white people by fighting against racism towards African-Americans. A couple policies that were enacted that appealed to southern voters was Affirmative action and policies to alleviate poverty, more-so in African American communities.