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Bakari Sellers On The Move

FORMER LAWMAKER, REALITY TV STAR LANDS GIG WITH CNN … || By FITSNEWS || We don’t always (or even often) agree with his views but there’s no denying former S.C. Rep. Bakari Sellers – son of former civil rights leader Cleveland Sellers – is one of the smartest, savviest young…

FORMER LAWMAKER, REALITY TV STAR LANDS GIG WITH CNN …

|| By FITSNEWS || We don’t always (or even often) agree with his views but there’s no denying former S.C. Rep. Bakari Sellers – son of former civil rights leader Cleveland Sellers – is one of the smartest, savviest young politicos in the Palmetto State.  That’s why it didn’t surprise us in the least to learn the up-and-coming attorney – who at the ripe old age of thirty has already served four terms in the S.C. House of Representatives – recently landed a gig with CNN as a commentator on racial, political and legal issues.

“I think it’s pretty cool that a kid from Denmark, South Carolina, and a graduate of the South Carolina public school system gets to share his opinions and views with the world on CNN,” Sellers told The (Charleston, S.C.) Post and Courier.  “It continues to give me a voice on all issues that not just affect South Carolina, but affect the country.”

Sellers – an attorney at the Columbia, S.C.-based Strom Law Firm – is no stranger to television.  He’s also recently appeared on the WE TV reality show “Love Thy Sister,” which stars a trio of young professional black women who hail from Lancaster, S.C.

We look forward to seeing what Sellers brings to the table … especially as the national media focuses its attention on the Palmetto State’s “First in the South” presidential primary election.

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22 comments

Yelsewh July 15, 2015 at 1:29 pm

“Kid from Denmark” and “graduate of the South Carolina public school system”… good Lord. SMH. Yes, those are facts but he’s also led a life of privilege that few South Carolinians, black or white, could dream about. It pays to have a famous, well to do father.

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Fecal Matters July 15, 2015 at 1:33 pm

There is no white privilege, only class privilege. It’s call self accountability for the rest of us.

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Jackie Chiles July 15, 2015 at 1:31 pm

I liked Bakari. He came across very well in his run for Lt. Governor. Too bad he didn’t win imo.

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You're a bigot, too? July 15, 2015 at 1:48 pm

So you are a fan of race-based hatred and bigotry? Because that is what Sellers perpetuates.

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Sic Semper Tyrannis July 15, 2015 at 2:40 pm

I used to work on his cars, he is very likeable, but lost me with his view on the ” stay your ground law “.

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alisondjensen700 July 16, 2015 at 3:33 am Reply
Daniel Boome July 15, 2015 at 1:35 pm

Like the guy, I really do. But I’m just not sure he’s going to bring anything new to the table on CNN talking about “racial, political and legal issues”. I hope I’m wrong, but I just don’t want more of the same nonsense we get already from the likes of Marc Lamont Hill and his ilk.

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Rrrright July 15, 2015 at 1:42 pm

My instincts tell me it will be the same ole same ole.

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You like Bigots? July 15, 2015 at 1:47 pm

You LIKE the guy. Why? He’s a race-baiting, bigot. Are you a race-baiting bigot, too?

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Same ol' July 15, 2015 at 1:52 pm

“Larry Elder” less 33 years and some philosophical grounding.

The positive is that he won’t go on TV pretending to be a libertarian, centrist, etc.

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Driving drunk in Chester, SC July 15, 2015 at 1:44 pm

I’m going to send him some Confederate flag underwear as a gift for his rising success.

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shifty henry July 15, 2015 at 3:42 pm

‘Confederate flag underwear’ — Walmart has sold out, but you can find them at any Dollar General store that is at least 15 miles from an interstate (just ask for them…they’re kept in the back store room).

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Krazy Kat July 15, 2015 at 4:07 pm

Are they half off?

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Adam July 15, 2015 at 1:48 pm

Too bad he doesn’t know how to practice law. He can smile and provide comment though. Cha-ching!

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Denozitall July 16, 2015 at 9:49 am

Did he ever pass the bar exam? Pretty sure he failed twice.

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Jeb July 15, 2015 at 2:17 pm

I like Sellers as much as the next guy, but come on, this is the best CNN could come up with?

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Squishy123 July 15, 2015 at 4:10 pm

Like he’ll be more than just another black guy in Atlanta.

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Carl July 15, 2015 at 2:18 pm

The Flag pays off for a lot of people.

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SC SC July 15, 2015 at 7:16 pm

Is he still boning that white girl that works for Haley? Her legislative affairs girl?

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massiveheadwoundharry July 15, 2015 at 10:26 pm

did he go to denmark tech ? now that was a fine institution. they used to teach chimps sign language

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Squishy123 July 16, 2015 at 10:00 pm

Seller’s can’t sign…

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carolina girl July 15, 2015 at 11:35 pm

oh! vomit

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