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Michael Steele: President Clinton's actions to have Kendrick Meek withdraw from the campaign sends a chilling signal to all voters, but…

On the recordOctober 27, 2010
President Clinton's actions to have Kendrick Meek withdraw from the campaign sends a chilling signal to all voters, but especially African-Americans. One can only imagine the response if the Republican leadership tried to force out of the race in the 11th hour a qualified black candidate like Kendrick Meek.
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Michael Steele
Republican · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Michael Steele comments on the implications of Bill Clinton's involvement in Kendrick Meek's campaign withdrawal.

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