The constitutional concept of states rights’ pertains to the division of power …

The constitutional concept of ‘states’ rights’ pertains to the division of power between local and national authorities, and serves to protect the states from the Federal government; it does not grant to a state government an unlimited, arbitrarypower over its citizens or the privilege of abrogating the citizens’ individual rights. Ayn Rand
‘Racism’, VOS, Ayn Rand, 1905-1982

In his first appearance in a nationally televised candidates forum, Gore was …

In his first appearance in a nationally televised candidates forum, Gore was asked to name a past US president from whom he drew personal inspiration. He replied that he especially admired another ‘dark horse’ candidate, and a product of his home state, the great ‘president James Knox’. The only problem is that the history books show that nobody named Knox ever occupied the White House. He most likely meant James Knox Polk. Al Gore
The British Sunday Times; Michael Medved of KVI radio. [not confirmed]