Why Don’t More African-Americans Seek Higher Office?

The Takeaway

Coming up, When President Obama assumed office, some people predicted a wave of African-Americans in politics. But by the end of 2012, no more than two of the nation’s 150 senators and governors will be African-American. More on why, next, on The Takeaway.

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