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Mfume: Why NAACP Ties to Bush Turned Frosty

Despite a seemingly polite relationship just prior to the 2000 election, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People relationship with President Bush has turned frosty. Bush has snubbed repeated invitations to address NAACP meetings. NPR's Tavis Smiley speaks with NAACP leader Kweisi Mfume.

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