eaten traditional black politics-the election of
             black officials from majority black districts is the
             foundation of American black political life and will
             undoubtedly continue to be so (Perry 2).
             Even in campaigns which are conducted in a deracialized
             manner, it is a fact that black candidates will seldom win
             without considerable black electoral support. This, in
             itself, should help alleviate any concerns of black voters
             has as to the representation that they will receive from
             these candidates. Perry gives the example of how
             overwhelming black support was an intrinsic element in the
             successful campaign of L. Douglas Wilder in t
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