Perhaps the height of Byrd's elective career was when he was unanimously elected Exalted Cyclops of his local KKK chapter. He would also serve as a Kleagle.
Later in his career, "Sheets" (as Senator Kennedy would call him) would be elected to Congress and then the Senate.
Senator Byrd filibustered against the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for 14 hours.
Hillary's "friend and mentor" .......
