When Carter was elected President , Kirbo was considered as a possible White House Chief of Staff .
In 1971 , then - Governor Jimmy Carter offered to appoint Kirbo the United States Senate seat left vacant by the death of Richard Russell , but Kirbo declined .
When Governor was elected President , Kirbo was considered as a possible White House Chief of Staff .
In 1971 , then - Governor Jimmy Carter offered to appoint Kirbo the United States Senate seat left vacant by the death of Richard Russell , but Kirbo declined .