Race Wasn’t a Factor for Obama Campaigners
Shortly after winning the presidential election, Barack Obama's campaign bigwigs sat down with "60 Minutes." Asked how they dealt with the candidate's race, David Plouffe and gang said they just didn't.Shortly after winning the presidential election, Barack Obama’s campaign bigwigs sat down with “60 Minutes.” Asked how they dealt with the candidate’s race, David Plouffe and gang said they just didn’t.
60 Minutes:
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