He was Strom Thurmond's former law partner, which somehow raises a glimmer of hope in the eyes of millions.
As he himself once sang, "Fliddy gloop gloopy, nibby nobby nooby, la la la lo lo. Shamma shimmy shaman, nooby abba dabban, lee lee lo lo. Dooby ooby wadda, nooby abba dabba, kicky-wicky bucket time."
(d) February 12th, 2000