This group is for Democrats that live or work in the southern portion of the United States or are interested in Southern politics. We are dedicated to preserving the strong democratic tradition of this region and enhancing the growth of the party during the twenty first century. We are here to guarantee the continued democratic majority and alignment of this historic political region.

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Former President Jimmy Carter, left, and Medal of Honor recipient Jack Lucas sit together during the dedication ceremony for the Dole Institute of Politics. During an earlier event, Lucas told Dole he had always wanted to meet Carter. Dole took time during his speech to introduce them.