Strom Thurmond Dies at 100
Story here.
Impressive for his longevity, intolerable because of his early views on race. Certainly a mixed bag.
"We cannot — and I shall not — give up on our mission to right the 40-year wrongs of liberalism," he said during his last campaign. "The people of South Carolina know that Strom Thurmond doesn't like unfinished business."
His voting record was pro-defense, anti-communist and staunchly conservative; his tireless devotion to constituent services was widely revered.
Wonder what Trent Lott will say? Keep the recorders handy, guys.