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How the Hippies Took Over Vermont

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Rock-ribbed Republican Vermont started attracting outsiders from New York City and Boston after the construction of the interstate highways, Route 89 and Route 91. The influx of "flatlanders," as they're known, eventually led to a liberal Democrat majority.

Rock-ribbed Republican Vermont started attracting outsiders from New York City and Boston after the construction of the interstate highways, Route 89 and Route 91. The influx of "flatlanders," as they're known, eventually led to a liberal Democrat majority.…