In 1948, northern liberals inserted a civil rights plank into the national Democratic platform, prompting a walkout of Southern delegations - which… — Steve Kornacki Copy Share Image
I was the only person of color in the Senate, and my colleagues were Strom Thurmond, Jesse Helms and Trent Lott. — Carol Moseley Braun Copy Share Image
I want to say this about my state. When Strom Thurmond ran for president, we voted for him. We're proud of it.… — Trent Lott Copy Share Image
“This election is about the past vs. the future. It's about whether we settle for the same divisions and distractions and drama… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I have my rights, not because of Washington suddenly deciding, Strom Thurmond and others, "Hey, let's give certain Americans equal rights." But… — Cory Booker Copy Share Image
Despite his infirmities, Strom Thurmond showed up to work every day and did not miss a Senate vote in his final year,… — Jon Stewart Copy Share Image
Now the Democrats control the Senate. But the good news is that now the Republicans can admit that Strom Thurmond has been… — Jay Leno Copy Share Image
Trent Lott has regained a position of leadership. He was the former majority leader who lost his post for racially insensitive commentary.… — Jon Stewart Copy Share Image
Strom Thurmond the only segregationist anyone can name. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party had former Klansmen, members of a terrorist group that was… — Ann Coulter Copy Share Image
Strom Thurmond, the former segregationist candidate for president was the Republican Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee in 1986 and he tried… — Lawrence O'Donnell Copy Share Image
