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Hope and Trust in Obama, or Renewed Vigilance?

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The question is simply:  Will the black electorate experience such identity and relief with President Obama that they will rely upon mere trust and hope, or will they, as they have traditionally, remain at the forefront of critical evaluation of our government, of reform, and to demand that – regardless of other influences – our government always must honestly endeavor to Do The Right Thing. 

Let's hope we're possessed to Do the Right Thing.

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