To: The Great Yazoo
I grew up in South Georgia during that time, and had Lester campaigned for Carter there, he'd have been tarred and feathered.
To: Leroy S. Mort
Because Georgia s governors weren't allowed to succeed themselves in those day, Maddox ran for lieutenant governor in 1970 and won easily. With his support, Jimmy Carter was elected governor and, not long after, began planning a bid for the White House in '76.
Article from Creative Loafing 2/20/99 by Hal Jacobs
http://www.artery.org/Maddox-CL.htm
34 posted on
09/02/2004 2:26:16 PM PDT by
The Great Yazoo
(Hey, Hey J-K-F, How Many Vets did you Diss Today!)
To: Leroy S. Mort
Last night on CNN, Gergen said that Zell was Maddox's protege.
49 posted on
09/02/2004 2:46:39 PM PDT by
Howlin
(I'm mad as Zell)
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