The Confederate Flag flies over a monument to Bill Clinton in downtown Hot Springs Arkansas-Clintons home town

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Flag of Dixie Divides GOP Candidates

Submitted by Donald Iarussi MFA, Apr 12, 2007 13:11

We have a former recruiter for the KKK in the United States Senate. His name is Robert Byrd, he is a Democrat and Hillary Clinton called him the Conscience of the Senate. Bill and Hillary flew the Confederate flag over the state capitol of Arkansas.

In 11-04-03 the AP headline was "Democrats wrap Dean in Confederate flag"

Republican Gov. Matt Blunt has ordered the Confederate flag to fly Sunday at the Confederate Memorial State Historic Site in Higginsville, where an afternoon graveside service is planned to mark Confederate Memorial Day.

April 18, 2000 | Arizona Sen. John McCain goes Columbia, S.C., where he attempted to mend his campaign regret of condemning the Confederate flag flying over the state Capitol.

2004

Dean: 'he wanted to be a candidate for "guys with Confederate flags on their pickup trucks,

If Bill Clinton objected to the Confederate flag why does it still fly in his home town?

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Those who are so ignorant of history that they oppose the Confederacy are nothing new, and it is no surprise... [MORE]	Gifford Roberts	Apr 20, 2007 06:07
Why is this even an issue in the presidential campaigns? The states choose their own flags -- the US president... [MORE]	Larry Fafarman	Apr 13, 2007 00:17
As a native Southerner with ancestors who served in the Confederate Army during the War Between The States, I believe... [MORE]	D. A. Anthony	Apr 12, 2007 20:12
I generally agree with Dave Anthony's position that southerners should be permitted to celebrate their heritage without being branded bigots.... [MORE]	Kevin Mulligan	Aug 5, 2007 09:34
Kevin, I appreciate your thoughts regarding my post to the New York Sun, but I must inquire about your comment... [MORE]	D. A. Anthony	Aug 6, 2007 13:22
Would former Mayor Giuliani support placing the Confederate flag above "Grand Army Plaza" in Brooklyn or whould he find supporting... [MORE]	LGulotta	Apr 12, 2007 14:13
Supporting the flying of the Confederate flag does have serious implications indeed. It means you (1) want this country to... [MORE]	AJ	Apr 22, 2007 14:56
We have a former recruiter for the KKK in the United States Senate. His name is Robert Byrd, he is...	Donald Iarussi MFA	Apr 12, 2007 13:11
I enjoyed reading this exchange and believe Mr. Anthony makes several valid points with which I concur. For many Americans... [MORE]	Jack Wyman	Aug 6, 2007 11:51
Mr. Wyman, I found your comments on my post in the New York Sun interesting, but I would appreciate if... [MORE]	D. A. Anthony	Aug 8, 2007 13:51

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