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On the recordAugust 17, 2016
Let's not forget, Barack Obama was in his presidency working against the firm unyielding opposition of the Republicans who tried to kill every advance forward.
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Bakari Sellers
Democratic · South Carolina

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Sellers defends Obama by highlighting the challenges he faced from Republican opposition.

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