Only a falsehood in the upside down world of Fox News, Breitart, and Alex Jones.  Oh, for sure there was a huge shift.  Let me explain this in terms of elections.  In 1968, the democrats won the "solid south" by voting for George Wallace, a democrat.  Please note that since that time, the southern states won by Wallace and all the other southern states have been won by Republicans.  Well, almost, Clinton won his home state of Arkansas.  You could also check voter rolls about the switch in voter registration.  Why you MAGAphants hate the truth about this issue is quite amazing.  Do modern-day republicans not wish to claim your victories in the confederacy?  Of course, the modern day racists also like to say things like I don't support either party, I'm an independent - thinking that gives them some credibility.  My guess is your high school diploma never prepared you for spotting the real fake news.  But it is fun to watch how mad you guys get.