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  7. It’s crazy how politicians play the game. Sure, Adams moving independent could help him, but at the end of the day, it’s not about the system improving, it’s about him staying in power. The real question is: Do Black politicians ever get to choose real change, or are they just navigating the system that’s built to hold them back?
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