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What nickname was given to the group of conservative Democrats Shelby was part of?

  • Blue Dogs

  • Boll Weevils

  • Yellow Dogs

  • Reagan Democrats

Answer

The Boll Weevils were a group of conservative Democrats in the United States Congress from the late 1970s to the early 1990s who were known for their willingness to cross party lines and vote with Republicans on certain issues. They were primarily from southern states and were led by Representatives Phil Gramm and Charlie Rose.
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