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In the 2008 election cycle, where are the black preachers?

By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Corey Takahashi

Wednesday, September 24 2008

We're in the full swing of the 2008 election cycle. But, in a groundbreaking year for race in politics, Patrik Henry Bass has noticed one influential group that's been quiet: black preachers. Traditionally, the black church has played a pivotal role in general elections. But with Barack Obama as the Democratic nominee, is the black vote locked up? Or, is there a small percentage of black conservative churchgoers who could pull a November surprise in favor of McCain?

Guest: Patrik Henry Bass, Takeaway contributor and ESSENCE magazine senior editor
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