This viewpoint was so prevalent throughout the South in the early sixties that even liberal whites often subscribed to it.
More liberal whites were powerful in business but feeble in party politics.
Many blacks and some liberal whites take outside involvement for granted because of the past record of intelligence agencies.
And their writings make it clear that liberal whites are not the only ones struggling to adjust to a new world.
Despite his losses, the personable young lawyer and preacher attracted not only black voters but liberal whites as well.
As we have noted in The Characters section, he may represent the young, liberal white who wants to be "pals" with the black man.
She said is seeking to appeal not only to black and Hispanic voters, but also to women and liberal whites in the district.
Caught off guard, liberal whites went through a period of confusion, uncertain as to whether to use Negro or black.
So he had been expected to do well among black voters and liberal whites.
"Even the most liberal whites believe they understand blacks - what they want," he said.