END OF AN ERA

New York Post ^ | 12/01/02

[kattracks]

December 1, 2002 -- A remarkable moment in American political history is reached this week - even as an era in national politics draws to a close.

Strom Thurmond of South Carolina turns 100 on Thursday, making him the oldest person to serve in the United States Senate and - with a tenure of 48 years - the longest serving.

[StopDemocratsDotCom]

LOL, The Post is Cool. Good thing they mentioned BYRD'S KKK past in the article to shake off any of controvery regarding Strom's past views.

[rockfish59]

I wonder if Byrd ever wishes he was 'invisible' when his Klan affiliation pops up?

[RLK]

I wonder if Byrd ever wishes he was 'invisible' when his Klan affiliation pops up?

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Byrd couldn't care less. He has longebity and is in powerful positions on committees. He has been able to funnel federal money into West Virginia, a state which is broke and dependent upon him.

[phothus]

My wish is that Bush will put Gramm into the Sec. of Treasury position and let him run with it... It'd be good for the country and good for the economy.