My thoughts exactly , being in the clan is a different mindset than calling a few blacks, spades. W Virginia is still a very racist state and thats what keeps Sheets in power.
Well, I'd argue that Byrd's consistent re-election is more a sign of his pork barrel skills and union politics then anything else...
Get the NAACP to spell out their acronym; call Jesse, and call Al. Then meet with the ACLU, and demand face time with 27 federal agencies asking for assistance, just because... (shaking head - rolling eyes).
I would say you are wrong. If you would drive through WV, you would find so many highways in his name, buildings, etc. In fact, Byrd brought so much pork in highway construction to the state, the state cannot afford to maintain them.