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No doubt, but there were certainly african american voters who voted for BO

simply because he was black. Hopefully, it balances out.

Immigration views can be racist but don't have to be. It depends on the motivation for the views.
[Post edited by KCHoo at 06/20/2017 3:41PM]

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