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Ben Jealous, Former Head of NAACP, Poised to Run for Governor of Md.
Former NAACP head Ben Jealous, backed by former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, is expected to announce Wednesday that he’s throwing his hat into the ring to become governor of Maryland. Jealous, 44, who was the youngest person to run the civil rights organization, is expected to announce his candidacy in front of Baltimore…
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NC Gov. Pat McCrory Concedes Super-Close Race
For nearly four weeks, North Carolina governor’s race had been too close to call. On Monday, incumbent Pat McCrory conceded, clearing the way for Democrat Roy Cooper to be declared the winner. “Despite continued questions that should be answered regarding the voting process, I personally believe that the majority of our citizens have spoken, and…
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Ga. Governor Rants About ‘Colored People’ in Speech
On Wednesday, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal gave a racist speech to educators in the state, Raw Story reports. The governor apparently was frustrated with groups who opposed his Opportunity School District amendment, which is intended to turn “struggling schools around.” Fox 5 reports that Deal believes if the amendment passes, the state can help poor minority children…