Coleman Livingston Blease

Coleman Livingston Blease (October 8, 1868 –January 19, 1942) was a South Carolina politician who served as a Democratic state legislator, 90th Governor of South Carolina, and U.S. Senator.

Blease was notorious for playing on the prejudices of poor whites to gain their votes. He was pro-lynching and anti-black education. As Senator, he advocated penalties for interracial couples attempting to get married, as well as criticizing First Lady Lou Hoover for inviting a black guest to tea at the White House.