The modern parties realigned after the George Wallace surge in the 60's.
The GOP's successful (electorally) so-called Southern strategy seen in Richard Nixon;s victories was an appeal to white voters, explaining in part why so much of the south votes Republican today, and why many minority voters nationally vote Democratic.
Byrd indeed was a racist. What's your point?
ReplyDeleteIt is generally agreed that Byrd overcame his racism and devoted a lifetime to public service.
ReplyDeletePeople change.
Generally agreed by liberals.
ReplyDeleteDemocrats were the party of segregation.
That was never a Republican legacy, try as you might to make it so.
The modern parties realigned after the George Wallace surge in the 60's.
ReplyDeleteThe GOP's successful (electorally) so-called Southern strategy seen in Richard Nixon;s victories was an appeal to white voters, explaining in part why so much of the south votes Republican today, and why many minority voters nationally vote Democratic.
But let's keep the focus on Limbaugh.
ReplyDeleteYes James - let us keep the "dangly key" focus on a radio talk show host instead of the real issues this country is facing.
ReplyDeleteByrd was yet another poster child of the argument for term limits.
56 years of clinging onto power at the highest levels of our government is hardly "devoted service".
That is overstaying one's welcome at the trough.
No, the focus is what Limbaugh said.
ReplyDeleteAnd if you are opposed to term limits, please contact your Congressman, Jim Sensenbennter.