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In 1991, white supremacist David Duke garnered enough votes in the gubernatorial open primary to face former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards in a run-off election, but was soundly defeated in the election (although he sadly won the majority of the white vote).
What if, with a largish dose of handwavium, Duke barely edges out Edwards to become Governor of Louisiana. What would be the effects in the state (I'd imagine the words "lame" and "duck" are going to be brought up a lot, and rightfully so). What would be the effect in America, and indeed the world, that a racist had just been elected to high office? Thoughts?
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