COLUMBIA, S.C. — Ernest F. “Fritz” Hollings, the silver-haired Democrat who helped shepherd South Carolina through desegregation as governor and went on to serve six terms in the U.S. Senate, has died. He was 97.
Nevertheless, Hollings remained the junior senator from South Carolina for most of his term. The senior senator was Strom Thurmond, first elected in 1954. He retired in January 2003 at age 100 as the longest-serving senator in history. He sometimes blamed that failure on his background, rising to power as he did in the South in the 1950s as the region bubbled with anger over segregation.
In his 2008 autobiography, “Making Government Work,” Hollings wrote that in the 1950s “no issue dominated South Carolina more than race” and that he worked for a balanced approach. Hollings began his quest for the presidency in April 1983 but dropped out the following March after dismal showings in Iowa and New Hampshire.
In 1969 he drew national attention when he exposed hunger in his own state by touring several cities, helping lay the groundwork for the Women, Infants and Children, or WIC, feeding program. Hollings angered many of his constituents in 1991 when he opposed the congressional resolution authorizing President George Bush to use force against Iraq.As he prepared to leave office, he told The Associated Press: “People ask you your legacy or your most embarrassing moment. I never, ever lived that way. ... I’m not trying to get remembered.”
My gosh, there are a whole bunch of rude comments on this thread (from all political sides) concerning Ernest Hollings death! Can’t some of you people show some common decency & put your political views on pause to some sympathy for a human being’s passing?
Another earthly legend has transitioned from this life to the next. The state of South Carolina &’the nation is all the better for his legacy. Thank you, “Fritz”! Rest high on that mountain, for your work on Earth is done. ErnestHollings
AsheSchow Wasn't he the guy who said 'There's too much consumin' goin' on 'round here!'
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Dang,I didn't realize he was still alive
whatever he probably owned slaves or something
R.I.P.
There are a LOT of unsuccessful Democrats that run for President. 2020 will be no exception... MAGA TRUMP2020
Farewell Fritz. RIP.
hahaha ... a moderate from South Carolina because why? He believed in science?
Lol . He was a far left Democrat, not a moderate.
The term 'Moderate Democrats' died in 2016!
Geesh. I thought Mr Hollings had already died. RIP.
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