Since 'civil rights' crashed the vernacular in a big way 60 years ago this statement has been accurate, becoming more so in recent years. "you assholes (Republicans) own the KKK" That is a true statement and I won't argue that point. LBJ knew he was cutting his own throat regarding the civil rights act when he said he'd lose the south for a generation. Look at the states JFK won in 1960. https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/life-of-john-f-kennedy/fast-facts-john-f-kennedy/1960-presidential-election-results