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On the recordSeptember 27, 2016
In my community and communities of color and with elected officials, there seems to be two standards: one for low-level elected officials and then one for other people.
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Cedric Richmond
Democratic · Louisiana

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Richmond highlights perceived disparities in legal standards for elected officials.

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