Huey Long: Difference between revisions

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{{quote|''He was a crook — but he had no money; a corrupt politician — but the cost of government is third-lowest in the country; a demagogue — but he kept his campaign promises; a hillbilly — but he had no racial prejudices; an ignoramus — but he ran a business administration; a dictator — but he broadened the suffrage; an opportunist — but he had ideals."''|Washington Columnist Drew Pearson’s proposed epitaph in response to false charges against Long}}