LANCASTER, California — In sports, the ability to win on the road, playing in front of hostile crowds on unfamiliar turf, can be the difference between contenders and pretenders. Similarly, in politics, it’s notable when a party’s candidates consistently win in states that strongly favor its opponents.

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