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Mandela Barnes: “In order to get Democrats in line, like, black people, like…”

Featuring: Mandela Barnes, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Wisconsin

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Mandela Barnes Likes His Community How He Likes His Plate | Mean But True Podcast

Published | Video Starts at 43:57

Oh, he did that? Yeah. That's the guy that's on with Skip Bayless. Right. Right. So, yeah. When did he do that? Just recently. He's like. Because In order to get Democrats in line, like, black people, like, that deserves, like, an ultimate roast. That was like me when I was in my early 20s, telling my ex boyfriend that I was getting my own apartment and moving out because it would make our relationship stronger. (43:57–44:04)

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Asserts that Stephen A. Smith suggested black people should vote Republican to influence Democrats.

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