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- ↑ Ehrenstein, David (March 19, 2007). "Obama the 'Magic Negro'". Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ Kleinheider (January 29, 2009). "Chip Saltsman Withdraws From RNC Chairman's Race". NashvillePost.com. Archived from the original on September 19, 2009.
