[Torie]

The Dixiecrats were really a plot to drain votes from the Wallace campaign. You will notice that Wallace (no, not George, he came later) got few votes where the Dixiecrats pulled a significant vote, so the plan worked out well. Their effort to stop a Commie symp in his tracks was successful. I am pleased to help you with some of this.

[Sabertooth]

The Dixiecrats were really a plot to drain votes from the Wallace campaign.

Those wouldn't have been segregationist votes, would they?

[Dave S]

This is interesting. Tell me more. What was the Dixie Crats strategy for drawing votes away from the socialist Wallace. What you're saying is something to the effect of Sen Bob Smith would draw votes away from people who otherwise would vote for Sen Paul Wellstone. It doesnt compute.

Thurmonds stated reason for running was to prevent either Dewey or Truman from winning and throwing the election into the House of Representatives.