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“I project that this next election - the 2016 election - if it is about anything thematically, it is going to be about that sense of rage and displacement among white working-class voters.”

Quote by Joy-Ann Reid

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Joy-Ann Reid is a renowned commentator, born in 1970. She is known for her extensive influence in television, radio, and publishing, particularly for her insightful analysis of political and social issues. more

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