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Blanton, Ray

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Blanton, Ray (1930- )

US governor. A construction company executive, Blanton was a Democrat representative for Tennessee, 1969-71. He went on to become governor of Tennessee, where he expanded industry and tourism. He left office early after allegedly selling pardons to 52 prisoners. In 1981 he was sentenced to three years in prison for selling liquor licenses while in office.
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