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    Meme Repeats False Schumer Quote

    by Angelo Fichera Oct 02, 2018 1 minute

    Q: Did Sen. Chuck Schumer say “it’s racist to only allow citizens to vote”?

    A: No. A Facebook meme and viral stories continue to incorrectly quote the Senate Democratic leader.

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    In an August 2017 on the website Medium,

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