Some anecdotal good news, perhaps? We took our grandson to the Hendersonville NC 4th of July parade this AM.

[NewHendoLib]

Very small town - lots of fire engines, tractors, a few floats of a sort, just what one would expect of a town of 15K people.

What I expected to see - some MAGA hats, MAGA wear, some republican "floats" that got lots of cheers.

What we saw - not a single T#(%p or MAGA item. Only Democratic candidates cars/floats, including the Democratic Party of this area. Those people/floats/cars got loud applause.

Could this be a tiny indication that the tide indeed is turning?

BTW - Hendersonville is on the red side of purple - about 20 minutes away from true blue Asheville. But Chuckie Edwards has an office downtown that the parade went by. It is bluing up because of a burgeoning art scene, diverse restaurants, lots of music. But it has its share of cars with confederate flags driving around too. It is an interesting, delightful place to live, for sure.

[SWBTATTReg]

1. If true, the tide is turning, this is wonderful news.

[Melon]

2. Could be a positive sign!

[blue sky at night]

3. It's been almost two years...

But our neighbors took down their (can’t/won’t use its name) sign!!! It may have been stolen so we won’t know unless they replace it but there is a small glimmer of hope over here.Thanks for lifting my spirits as I have no desire to “celebrate” anything today.

[The Madcap]

8. The name is a profanity in our house.

That's why I always try to write "T****."

[brakester]

20. I always refer to it

as PedoPrez.

[barbtries]

28. I refer to

the mad king.

[Ilsa]

4. I arrived just after the parade finished in our suburbs

of Atlanta. I didn't see any maga junk among the trucks, tractors, etc. It was great to see how many vehicles and people wearing RWB and carrying flags.

[highplainsdem]

5. Sounds promising! Thanks!

[yardwork]

6. That is very hopeful news!

[SheltieLover]

7. This is great news, NHL!

TY for sharing.

[BaronChocula]

9. Been seeing posts over the past year

of people across the country reporting on vanishing maga eyesores. House flags, caps, bumper stickers, you name it - disappearing.

I love all this reporting and hope people keep posting about it. Bonus that Democrats are flooding the parade zone.

[multigraincracker]

10. We are safe if they just stay home and not vote.

But, it’d be a hell of a deal if they do go Blue.

[PatSeg]

11. Thank you for that

It is very encouraging.

[TommieMommy]

12. 👍 yippee 😁 good news

[ColoringFool]

13. I've got 3 die-hard Republican in-laws right there in Hendersonville!

But my husband was a die-hard Democrat!

[Martin Eden]

14. Hendersonville is ranked high as a retirement town

It's about 2000' elevation, and not far from beautiful waterfalls & mountains. I've vacationed in that area for hiking many times over the years, even though it's a long drive from my home in Chicagoland.

[blm]

23. A few of us DU members live here.

Next time you head down here, let us know.

[Martin Eden]

24. Thanks for the invite, I'll keep that in mind

However, my plans are usually pretty tight -- hiking & camping, sometimes backpacking. If it's a whole week I'll grab a hotel for a night, with some extra time.

[Arrgh]

15. Good orchestra there too.

I know the conductor and several of the musicians. Also a large community band that I know less about, but I hear it's quite good.

[Bristlecone]

16. I sure would like to think so

[GenThePerservering]

17. 15k is a pretty good sized town

Not 'very small' by any means, so there's bigger energy for good!!

[blm]

18. Dems will win this congressional district in Nov.

Edwards blew it by prioritizing Trump’s Bullzhit over this district’s many Helene victims.

[Warpy]

19. Things have certainly changed since I was last there

in the early 70s. The area is gorgeous but....

It's just sad that it has taken a monster like Fatso to wake some of htem up.

[liberalla]

21. Good to hear! Thanks!

[OldBaldy1701E]

22. Reminds me of Fuquay-Varina before money took it over.

Holly Springs as well, for that matter.

[uppityperson]

25. Good news

[John1956PA]

26. I think I drove through Hendersonville in 1983.

If I am thinking of the same town, I think there is a statue of a horse and a rider in the town square.

[Frasier Balzov]

27. Sumner County went for Trump by 41%

Which is low for Tennessee overall.

While not exactly a swing district, I certainly view any report of muted MAGA exhibitionism as a welcome bellwether!