Southern Political Mind Hamilton Jordan Passes Away, 63

In a detailed obituary that should be of interest to Southern Progressives, the Washington Post writes about the passing of former Carter Chief of Staff Hamilton Jordan.

As Jimmy Carter's young and tireless campaign director, Jordan (pronounced JER-den) was the principal architect of the 70-page blueprint that laid out the strategy for electing a Democratic president from the South. Along the way, he cultivated a reputation as a Georgia "good ole boy," a characterization that masked an astute political mind.