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So far, we’re not seeing too much turnout. I hope black people vote. — Nicole, Unemployed, Roxbury
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I hope the black vote plays a role, but I don’t think it will be as strong a role as it was eight years ago. — Greg Millien, Law Clerk, Dorchester
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All roads to the people’s house have to come through the black community. In this country, you need the black vote to win. — Charles Clemmons Muhammad, Activist, Roxbury
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I think it will increase. I hope it spurs black people to recognize our importance in the political process. — Bruce Bickerstaff, Barber, Roxbury
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Hopefully, more significant that it has been in the past. — Brandon Dickerson, Property Management, Roxbury
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It’s going to make a difference for the Democrats. — Benjamin Patrick, Engineer, Roxbury