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On the recordNovember 2, 2014
The south is not the friendliest place for African-Americans. It's been a difficult time for the president to present himself in a very positive light as a leader.
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Mary Landrieu
Democratic · Louisiana

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Mary Landrieu discusses the challenges President Obama faces in the South due to racial dynamics.

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