The Black Vote in 2020
Episode Date: February 7, 2020The last time a Democrat won the White House, he had enormous support from black voters; lower support from black voters was one of many reasons Hilla...
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1003 episodes transcribedThe last time a Democrat won the White House, he had enormous support from black voters; lower support from black voters was one of many reasons Hilla...
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