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Mary Landrieu: “The South has not always been the friendliest place for African Americans. It's been a difficult time for the president…”

On the recordNovember 2, 2014
The South has not always been 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 presenting himself positively in the South, particularly regarding African American relations.

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