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Why the Border Bigots Are Beating Obama

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Yes, Rick Perry is awful for not shaking his hand, but the president needs a Pope Francis-like moment with the border kids to signal America is more than racists.

Michael Tomasky
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Special Correspondent

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Michael Tomasky

Michael Tomasky

Special Correspondent

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