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On the recordApril 2, 2008
Well it is certainly time to leave it alone because Stephanie, the question isn't whether you're gorgeous black woman. The question is whether or not race or gender ought to be in this campaign.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Eleanor Holmes Norton argues against the relevance of race and gender in the campaign, suggesting both candidates have risen above these issues.

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