But as he becomes more acceptable, more familiar on the scene, more identified with nonracist politics (like his defeat of Governor Buddy Roemer's tax increase), there is less .
By showing that a nonracist Southerner could win a major party nomination, Carter gave new pride to his region and went far to heal ancient wounds.
It may also try to influence primaries in Virginia, Tennessee, Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, and any other Southern state in which nonracist candidates may surface.