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"As black voters become more aware of Barack Obama and the viability of his candidacy, you are seeing significant movement," he said. "Their excitement is building as the country is seriously contemplating ... electing [him]. The country was not ready to elect a black president in 1984 and 1988, no matter what Jesse Jackson's qualifications."
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"Black voters are beginning to put aside their skepticism," Mr. Davis said, acknowledging that the Clinton family is "very much admired in the black community."
