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Larry Elder announced April 20 that he is running as a Republican for president. He lost the California gubernatorial recall election in 2021 and is a conservative radio talk show host.

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Larry Elder
stated on August 31, 2021 in a CNN interview:

“I don’t believe the science suggests that young people should be vaccinated. I don’t believe that young people should have to wear masks at school. I’m not sure the science is settled on that at all.”

By Chris Nichols • September 11, 2021
Larry Elder
stated on August 19, 2021 in a tweet:

“California voters to be able to download ballots at home for recall election, sparking security concerns.”

By Chris Nichols • August 27, 2021
Larry Elder
stated on June 2, 2020 in a Fox News appearance:

"Last year, there were nine unarmed black people killed (by law enforcement). Nineteen unarmed white people.”

By Bill McCarthy • June 5, 2020
Larry Elder
stated on August 20, 2014 in comments on CNN:

"If black America were a country, it’d be the 15th wealthiest nation in the world."

By Derek Tsang • September 2, 2014
Larry Elder
stated on November 4, 2013 in CNN's "Crossfire" roundtable:

"When you add a dollar value to mandates," government took almost 50 percent "of the American people’s money."

By Katie Sanders • November 8, 2013

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