` :::: ``...and since the Democrats were now dominated by civil rights activists, they decided to try the Republicans instead.`` :::: I challenge you to name two.  I'll spot you one.  Strom Thrumond.  Now name another.  We can make a game out if it, as I rattle off many segregationist Democrats who did NOT leave their party...and see who comes up with a bigger list.   :::: My turn.  I'll see your Strom Thurmond with a Robert Byrd.  Another?  Al Gore Sr.  Your turn...   `