No. US “democracy and freedom” is a history of oppressing people less than before. The bright spots of US history come from working class people fighting to be oppressed less.

Polls don’t matter in this instance. Look at the state record, which shows a modest progressive lean on statewide and municipal politics and a moderate conservative lean on federal politics.

Missouri is more purple than people realize. They often vote against their own interests nationally, but locally they vote relatively progressive