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Sanders hunkers down with Al Sharpton

Sit-down aimed at broadening socialist's standing with black voters

By Cheryl Chumley
Published February 10, 2016 at 12:44pm

Al Sharpton and Sen. Bernie Sanders trade thoughts at Sylvia's restaurant in Harlem, New York City. (Credit: Twitter)

Sen. Bernie Sanders, fresh off a win in New Hampshire – and a very near win in Iowa – has taken to a restaurant in New York City for a sit-down with activist Al Sharpton, a Wednesday morning meeting aimed at broadening the self-declared socialist's standing among black voters.

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As the Hill reported: Sanders is trying to make inroads with minorities, particularly "where Clinton has consistently polled stronger," meaning black voters.

The pair met at the famous soul food spot, Sylvia's, in Harlem. Former NAACP Ben Jealous, who's previously endorsed Sanders for president, was also at the meeting.

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The get-together hails back to 2008, when Sharpton met at the same spot with then-Sen. Barack Obama to discuss his presidential aspirations.