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On the recordOctober 12, 2024
You’re thinking about sitting out or even supporting somebody who has a history of denigrating you because you think that’s a, a sign of strength? Because that’s what being a man is? Putting women down? That is not acceptable.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Barack Obama urges black men to participate in the election and not support candidates who disrespect women.

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