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The right discusses Kanye’s ‘more consequential success’

By Bria Felicien
Oct 18, 2018

1. Kanye's Success: Trump Now Backs Criminal Justice Reform

From New York Post: "The president's rhetorical embrace of criminal justice reform got considerably less attention, but may prove more consequential."

2. Could Trump Win 20% of African-American Vote in 2020?

From IBD: "There are subtle but increasing indications that his approval among other African-Americans may be reaching historic highs for a modern Republican president."

3. Letter: Kanye West makes sense, contrary to leftist opinion

From Buffalo News: "Kanye West's comment about the left's policies (welfare) displacing men fathers from the homes of black families couldn't be more spot on."

ExploreDems should be wary of ‘deposing’ Pelosi, the left says

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