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What is the legacy of the election of Barack Obama in '08?

Here on Newstalk we're continuing our look at the 20 most influential moments of the past 20 year...

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17.53 7 Dec 2020


What is the legacy of the election of Barack Obama in '08?


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17.53 7 Dec 2020


Here on Newstalk we're continuing our look at the 20 most influential moments of the past 20 years.

The election of America's first Black president, Barack Obama, is the focus today.

DA Rachael Rollins, attorney in Suffolk County, Niall O'Dowd of Irish Central, and Democratic Congressman Brendan Boyle all gave their thought, and shared their memories, of that day of his election, and the impact of the moment.


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