I have a theory to explain this. Prior to Boomers, the public was very left wing. Unionization was high. Communist and Socialist parties had huge support. Until

I have a theory to explain this. Prior to Boomers, the public was very left wing. Unionization was high. Communist and Socialist parties had huge support. Until the 50s, a lot of towns had socialist mayors including Milwaukee. US had a top tax rate of 90%. But Boomers and Gen X are very conservative. Gen Z and A are again more left wing. My theory is Boomers and Gen X have had a huge amounts of lead poisoning from leaded gasoline. This shifted their politics to be more conservative. The 'culture war' we are fighting now is really a generational war. One with people who have lead poisoning and another without.