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Sanders and Race

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Bernie Sanders faces frustrated crowd at race forum in Minneapolis
Bernie Sanders faces frustrated crowd at race forum in Minneapolis

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Bernie Sanders faced a frustrated and at times tough crowd at a race and economics forum here Friday night.

Sanders spoke to the predominately African-American crowd, addressing issues such as the incarceration rates of whites versus African-Americans due to marijuana use. He also talked about nationwide police reforms.

After delivering a stump speech for about 15 minutes, Sanders answered questions on racial inequality, economic disparities and small business growth, and environme

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Does Bernie Sanders really want to win? Three Democratic debate takeaways
Opinion

To understand what ails Hillary Clinton, let’s rewind past Iowa and New Hampshire – two years back, in fact, to a speech in New Orleans before the National Auto Dealers Association and these words:

“The last time I actually drove a car myself was 1996. I remember it very well. Unfortunately, so does the Secret Service, which is why I haven't driven since then.”

That one passage underscores three of Clinton’s present-day woes: she’s lived in a cocoon for well over two decades; she’s not all that entertaining; there may...

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Why Is It So Hard To Believe Race Relations Would Improve Under Bernie Sanders?
Why Is It So Hard To Believe Race Relations Would Improve Under Bernie Sanders?

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Race was a key topic of conversation at Thursday's Democratic presidential debate, as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) each sought to establish themselves as the greatest adversary of racism and champion of communities of color.

Both candidates appeared to hit their stride on criminal justice reform and systemic racism. But when they were asked specifically if they'd be able to improve race relations, things got awkward.

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