If we have an honest discussion on whether the war on poverty should be fought with welfare or with economic growth in the private sector, Democrats will lose black votes.

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This quote suggests that if there is a genuine debate about whether to address poverty through welfare programs or by promoting economic growth in the private sector, the Democratic Party may witness a decline in support from the black community. It implies that the Democrats currently rely on advocating for welfare policies to secure black votes, and exploring alternate approaches may result in a loss of this support base.

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