The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit. John 3:8
That is just not true. It is way more complicated. The Republican conservative movement did not become popular until the 80s. I'm not sure what your definition of "progressive" is. I suggest you watch a few videos about Ronald Regan and the conservative movement.
