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Some Obama Critics Actually Are Racists

They reject his 'legitimacy as president'

By Sarah Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 18, 2009 9:06 AM CDT

(Newser) – Jimmy Carter was right when he said racism fuels some of President Obama's critics, Eugene Robinson writes for the Washington Post. Carter may have overstated it—plenty of naysayers have legit policy concerns over issues such as health reform—but "the most vitriolic attacks"... Read full story »

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