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“There are talented black ballerinas out there - it’s just that some directors and companies aren’t ready for them. In their minds, we’re not up to par. People expect African-Americans to do modern dance or hip-hop, not ballet.”

“Quite bluntly, I don’t trust [Obama] to deliver on LGBT rights. The only thing that has allowed me to support you thus far is that I don’t fully trust your opponent on LGBT rights either.”