Who was pappy o' Daniel?

Pappy O'Daniel was a fictional character from the 2000 film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" directed by the Coen Brothers. He is portrayed as the Governor of Mississippi, played by Charles Durning, and is a populist politician who uses his charm and a campaign based on music to win support. The character is inspired by real-life figures, including Texas Governor W. Lee O'Daniel, who was known for his political career and radio show during the 1930s. Pappy O'Daniel embodies themes of political manipulation and the intersection of music and politics in the American South.