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Steve Hildebrand: Obama and the LGBT Community [video 1 hour 9 minutes 4 seconds]

Steve Hildebrand served as Barack Obama's Deputy National Campaign Manager during the historic 2008 presidential campaign. His work with Obama began in September 2006, long before Sen. Obama made a decision to seek the presidency. Hildebrand was at the forefront of all strategic decisions and helped craft the overall campaign from the beginning until Obama's victory on Nov. 4, 2008.

Hildebrand details the work the LGBT community with the Clinton's and Obama, as well as the continued issues currently faced by the LGBT community and the Presidency.
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