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suojeci, Dili 10 me embarassment of GOP leaders, former Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. and former U.S. Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. have made several remarks that might have been interpreted as racially offensive.
Several weeks ago, Godwin criticized Wilder for proposing in 1970 that the state song, Carry Me Back to Old Virginia, be dropped because of its references to “massa” and “darky.”
GOP leaders are reportedly concerned that Godwin and elements of the old Byrd Machine are perceived to be excercising undue influence over the Republican ticket.
Ever since Wilder won the Democratic Party nomination for lieutenant governor in June, Republicans have sought to undermine his bid for the number two office and at the same time avoid charges of racism.
But they seemed to have
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