The Choice 2020: Bakari Sellers (interview) | FRONTLINE

Published 2020-09-22
Bakari Sellers is a political analyst for CNN. He served as a representative in the South Carolina Legislature and is the author of the memoir My Vanishing Country.

The following interview was conducted by FRONTLINE’s Jim Gilmore on July 16, 2020 during our reporting for the “The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden” — FRONTLINE’s critically acclaimed election series featuring the interwoven, investigative biographies of both presidential candidates. It has been edited for clarity and length.

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All Comments (21)
  • @allanbarr1975
    I'm in uk and happen to be white . I don't know much about Bakari, but he's obviously brilliant. He knows his stuff and not willing to just speak liberal talking points, rather offer constructive criticism and show a mirror to democratic historical failures. Is there a possibility he could be considered for presidential candidacy in a few cycles, or might he be disillusioned with the system? In my opinion USA could massively benefit from a potential leader of this caliber
  • @cikidi1
    He said he does not care that lets me know how he feels about reparations thanks for the information.
  • Why is the other video of "The Choice: Trump v. Biden" not available in Mexico?? I get the notification but the video is "unavailable" ------ Why?? It is not the only one NOT available, there are several of them... is this some sort of censorship somehow??
  • @harrymadray6362
    Mr. Sellers is quite articulate and knowledgeable about his subjects! Interesting young man, indeed!!
  • @aresmars2003
    Bakari Sellers is a great speaker and advocate for his views. The candidate who wins will be the one who gets supporters to vote! If Trump doesn't matter, sure, stay home, sure vote third party, sure might as well double-down and vote for Trump.
  • @DM-ll7he
    He never actually answers the question.
  • @stza16
    This guy promoted violence against a high schooler 😒
  • @themog6556
    I HOPE CANADA CAN WATCH TONIGHT THE CHOICE ON YOUTUBE?
  • @drsmetal2747
    Tulsi destroyed Kamala in one of the debates. She dropped out.
  • @cepamor
    This guy's lens needs a wider focus. He clobbers Biden/Clyburn crime bill yet praises Kamala Harris in all regards, without coming down on her bad doings. He looks good, sounds great, but something about this guy smells fishy.
  • @willybeama1
    This is what happens when a progressive has to concede and begrudgingly vote Democrat since there is no progressive party.
  • As I remember it, Kamala got a beating from Tulsi Gabbard in the debates and was out of race soon after. We got 2 bad choices, as usual.