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John B. King Jr.: “If the president can keep above 40 percent among whites overall and above 40 percent among white men, it's pretty much…”

On the recordOctober 25, 2012
If the president can keep above 40 percent among whites overall and above 40 percent among white men, it's pretty much game over in the electorate.

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Highlighting the importance of demographic support for President Obama's chances of winning.

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