because we haven't had generally speaking a vigorous competition for the african-american vote in the democratic primaries. we've had a lot of candidates who do drive by politics. they may have ignored the community, taken the community for granted. this is a new normal in the changing demographics of america. >> and the president's comments -- i haven't heard from -- i know you have spoken about it. i haven't been able to ask you personally how you feel about the way the president has attacked these members of congress. >> when the president attacked these members of congress, a chill went up my spine. i was reminded of being a kindergarten and first grader going to an integrated school, elementary school in new orleans and leaving school and being chased home by older white boys who said go back to where you