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The Democrats’ Big Decision: Black Representation or More Blue Seats?

The Democrats’ Big Decision: Black Representation or More Blue Seats?
New York Times Thursday 04 June 2026, 09:01 UTC By Clyde McGrady 1 min read
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Representative James Clyburn addressing the crowd at his annual fish fry alongside Representative Ro Khanna of California, second from left, and Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky in Columbia, S.C., on Friday.

Representative James Clyburn addressing the crowd at his annual fish fry alongside Representative Ro Khanna of California, second from left, and Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky in Columbia, S.C., on Friday.
Democrats (ORG) James Clyburn (PERSON) Ro Khanna (PERSON) California (LOCATION) Andy Beshear (PERSON) Kentucky (LOCATION) Columbia (LOCATION) S.C. (LOCATION)
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