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Friday, January 04, 2008

Young, Black and Gifted - Obama Wins in Iowa

Democrat Barack Obama has put to rest the question of whether a black presidential candidate can win in white America. His victory in 95 percent white Iowa proved that he could appeal across racial lines. Winning in Iowa is not winning the nomination, but is very significant," Democratic consultant Jamal Simmons said. "Tonight Barack Obama has made it more true that every black child in America can do whatever they want to if they work hard for it — really." Read more from The Associated Press.

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