Broken Cradle: Why is Ohio No Longer the "Mother of Presidents"?

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Article

Publication Date

2020

Abstract

OHIO HAS LONG TAKEN PRIDE IN ITS ROLE AS “MOTHER OF PRESIDENTS”, HAVING SENT EIGHT OHIO NATIVES TO THE WHITE HOUSE. HOWEVER, OHIO HAS NOT PRODUCED A PRESIDENT SINCE WARREN HARDING WAS ELECTED IN 1920. THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES REASONS FOR OHIO’S RISE AND FALL AS A “MOTHER OF PRESIDENTS”, INCLUDING OHIO’S POLITICAL CULTURE, CHANGES IN THE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION SYSTEM, AND OHIO’S RELATIVE IMPORTANCE IN THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE. THE CONCLUDING SECTION OF THE ARTICLE SPECULATES ON OHIO’S POSSIBLE FUTURE AS A PRODUCER OF PRESIDENTS.

Publication Title

Journal of Economics and Politics (Ohio Journal of Economics and Politics)

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