When it comes to politics in Appalachian Kentucky, one of the first things anyone will tell you is that people defy easy categorization. There are fervent church goers who say that Jesus’ message of helping others is basically socialism, and that’s a good thing. There are gun owners who pine for universal healthcare. Home to shuttered coal mines and steel plants, Appalachian Kentucky remains one of the most disadvantaged regions in America. Unlike many other Republican-leaning parts of the country, there are few military-adjacent companies or industries in its hollers and hills. With two of the 13 American military members
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