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On the recordDecember 11, 2017
African-American voters particularly black women are carrying the load for the Democratic Party.
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Bakari Sellers
Democratic · South Carolina

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Sellers emphasizes the crucial role of African-American voters, especially black women, in supporting the Democratic Party during the election.

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