Red in a Blue State
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GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks on the fourth night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024.
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A dog named Wags on fourth day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 18, 2024.
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Delegates on the fourth night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 18, 2024.
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A delegate on the fourth night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 18, 2024.
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Delegates on the floor of the convention hall on the fourth night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 18, 2024.
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GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump with his wife, Melania Trump, and family on the fourth night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 18, 2024.
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Recording artist Kid Rock performs on the fourth night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024.
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Balloons fall on the crowd on the fourth night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 18, 2024.
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Former President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump on the fourth night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 18, 2024.
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A child kicks a balloon on stage on the fourth night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 18, 2024.
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A delegate on the fourth night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024.
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Delegates on the third night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.
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Delegates on the third night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.
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Delegates gather on the third night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.
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The teleprompter and crowd on the third night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.
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Delegates gather on the third night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.
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Delegates on the third night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.
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Donald Trump Jr., the son of former President Donald Trump, speaks on the third night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.
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Delegates gather on the third night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.
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Delegates on the third night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.
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Former President Donald Trump on the second night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
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A woman mimics Donald Trump's ear bandage on the second night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
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Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City and disbarred lawyer, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
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Knock-offs of the Trump-branded “Never Surrender High-Tops" are worn at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
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Delegates on the second night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
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Delegates from Texas on the second night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
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Delegates listen to Lara Trump, chairwoman of the Republican National Committee and Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
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A delegate on the second night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
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Delegates on the second night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
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Former President Donald Trump and his vice presidential pick, Sen. J. D. Vance of Ohio, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
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The Fox News booth on the second night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
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Delegates on the first night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Monday, July 15, 2024.
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Delegates on the first night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Monday, July 15, 2024.
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U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina speaks on the first night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Monday, July 15, 2024.
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Delegates at the first night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Monday, July 15, 2024.
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Delegates on the first night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Monday, July 15, 2024.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia speaks on the first night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Monday, July 15, 2024.
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A Photo and Interview Series by Barry Goldstein
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Barry Goldstein/NEPMRed in a Blue State examines the backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of Massachusetts attendees and others at the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The first day had the theme "Make America Wealthy Once Again." -
Barry Goldstein/NEPMRed in a Blue State examines the backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of Massachusetts attendees and others at the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The second day had the theme "Make America Safe Once Again." -
Barry Goldstein/NEPMRed in a Blue State examines the backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of Massachusetts attendees and others at the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The third day had the theme "Make America Strong Once Again." -
Barry Goldstein/NEPMRed in a Blue State examines the backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of Massachusetts attendees and others at the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The fourth day had the theme "Make America Great Once Again."
Red in a Blue State: Stories from the 2024 RNC examines the backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of western Massachusetts attendees and others at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from Monday, July 15 through Thursday, July 18.
Acclaimed photojournalist Barry Goldstein chronicles the event and attendees through documentary photography, portraiture, video, and audio interviews for NEPM.
The project explores what it is like for Republicans to live in an overwhelmingly majority blue state. What drives and motivates them to align themselves politically with the conservative side of the aisle? How do they feel about their party as they head into the voting booths this November? What is it like for them to be at the preeminent gathering and celebration of their party, and surrounded by so many other like-minded people?
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About the photographer
Barry Goldstein is a photojournalist who has been embedded with and profiled soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, covered the aftermath of the events of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, documented the efforts of volunteer medical workers in Honduras, and chronicled protests and political conventions. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, and The American Scholar. He is the author of "Gray Land: Soldiers on War" and the collection "Being There: Medical Student Morgue Volunteers Following 9/11."
Goldstein is associate professor of medical humanities at the University of Rochester Medical Center, and was visiting professor of humanities at Williams College and adjunct professor of humanism in medicine at the NYU Medical School.