White Man Wins Local Election After Running as a Black Man

By masquerading as a black candidate, Dave Wilson finally catches a break for the white man in America.

Published Nov. 11 2013 5:30PM EST

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Let’s say you’re a white conservative Republican politician vying to represent a mostly black and Democratic area on the board that governs the community colleges.

Jamelle Bouie

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White Man Wins Local Election After Running as a Black Man

By masquerading as a black candidate, Dave Wilson finally catches a break for the white man in America.

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Jamelle Bouie