re: Does anyone know anyone who voted for David Duke?

In 1989, Duke claimed to have become a born again Christian. He said that he rejected his old racist ways, and he registered as a Republican.

In 1991, when he ran for Governor in a 3 way race with former Governor Edwin Edwards, and the Republican incumbent Governor Dave Treen, he had convinced many that we was no longer a racist, but only a realist and a conservative. His message was compelling to many, even though most saw right through him.

I was a Catholic High grad, and every year there is a Men’s Club gathering for men only, mostly grads, but any man could attend. It used to be called the “Stag Barbeque”.

That year during the governor’s race, both Edwin Edwards and David Duke showed up at the Stag BBQ! They had to ask Duke to leave because he brought a date with him!

But let me tell you, there were many people excited that he was there!

Edwards won the election and it wasn’t that close, but Republicans weren’t happy about having to vote for him to avoid Duke as Governor. Bumper stickers everywhere said, “Vote for the CROOK. It’s important! “

That’s a true story.