What did Republicans accomplish with that state seat that they held for 4 decades?
Good question. Same sort of question could be asked about Republican districts in California. Being red in an intensely blue state doesn’t count for much. Sort of like exotic display pieces.
“Now children (voters), these are what so-called Republicans look like. Don’t get too close and please don’t listen to anything they say! Individual rights and responsibility! Balanced budgets! What a bunch of hate-filled racists!”