Lenny McAllister
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Leonard Francis McAllister Jr. (born January 13, 1972) is an American political commentator for a number of newspapers and websites, including RedState, AOL, and The Root. He was the 2016 Republican Candidate for US Congress in Pennsylvania's 14th district after winning the primary by way of write-in votes, tripling the requirement for the nomination[clarification needed]. From 2008 through 2017, his media platform including hosting shows on the Pittsburgh Cable News Channel and KDKA (AM) in Pittsburgh and WVON in Chicago as well as appearing regularly on CNN, HLN, Al Jazeera America, Radio New Zealand, and other outlets. As an African-American that is part of the Black Conservatism movement, he is often attributed to positions that mirror some civil rights activists including his positions on ending stop and frisk practices on African-Americans as a violation of the Constitution.
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Born | Leonard Francis McAllister Jr. (1972-01-13) January 13, 1972 (age 52) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Education | Davidson College |
Occupation | Author |
Political party | Republican |
Website | www |