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Massachusetts voters have made history. The election of Deval Patrick as governor demonstrates the willingness of the people to support the best candidate for high office without concern for race, religion or other such irrelevancies. This attitude bodes well for the success of Patrick's administration.
In this election cycle, seven major black politicians ran for governor or U.S. senator. That is a record. Not all of them won, but that's not the point. An analysis of the vote count would indicate that many white voters crossed the racial barrier in these elections. This should inspire considerable confidence that the nation is moving away from its crippling history of racial discrimination.The election of Deval Patrick as governor of Massachusetts should serve as a source of encouragement for those who think that future opportunities are eclipsed by their race. Who could have had a less promising start in life than Deval Patrick? Despite an impoverished childhood, Patrick never lost hope. Even as a child, he understood that academic success led to the road up.See the full content of this document
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An Inspiring Example
Massachusetts voters have made history. The election of Deval Patrick as governor demonstrates the willingness of the people to support the best candidate for high office with...
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