White House Press Secretary Jay Carney, asked if President Obama’s decision to skip the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) convention means he takes the black vote for granted, reminded reporters that Obama attended the event in 2009.

For campaign specific questions about voting blocs and things, I’d refer you to the campaign,” Carney said during the press briefing. “The president enjoyed addressing the NAACP in 2009 for their centennial celebration,” he added, reiterating Obama’s view that the NAACP is a “pioneer” for civil rights.

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