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Progressive Democrats blasted former President Barack Obama after he made comments that candidates alienate voters with the “defund the police” slogan.
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WATCH: ‘The Squad’ bashes Obama for ‘defund the police’ critique
Former President Barack Obama speaks during the third night of the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 19, 2020. (AP/Democratic National Convention)
