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Top 12 Racist Politicians of Modern History

Devona Walker, The Loop 21. August 1, 2010.

A huge swath of politicians have been linked to white supremacist groups or made outright racist statements.

Sen. Dole Must Want a Jackass Award: Tries to Name AIDS Bill After Jesse Helms

Rachel Weiner, Huffington Post. July 17, 2008.

Yes. That Jesse Helms.

North Carolina Civil Servant Quits Rather Than Lower Flag for Jesse Helms

ThinkProgressJuly 9, 2008.

L.F. Eason refused to honor senator who voted against civil rights legislation.

McCain Advisor Charlie Black Defended Infamous Racist Ad

Satyam Khanna, ThinkProgress. July 7, 2008.

"I advised Jesse Helms to do what he's always done," Black said.

Race-Baiting Former Senator Jesse Helms Has Died

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet. July 4, 2008.

Conservative Republican railed against "Negro hoodlums", opposed the Voting Rights Act, backed terrorists, and died an unrepentant segregationist.