>> shannon: there are 43 black men running for seats. democratic committee only endorsed one. there is a concern that they are not serious backing women of color who want to get elected. black women candidates feel slighted by democrats. our talk show host leslie marshal. and host of ma l in washington and opinion editor of the washington times larry oconner. great to have you with us. >> good to be here, shannon. >> shannon: we'll talk about the dnc amanda brown leerman saying african-american are the back bone of the democratic party and we have made meaningful investmentes to turn out and