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Bravest congressmen this country has known and it is very likely you've never heard of them until now. >> the country's first black congressman took on washington during the reconstructioner i can't fighting for reforms and equal rights all while battling racial prejudice and overcoming personal stories of oppression. their stories are told in "capitol men," through the lives of the first black congressmen. joining us is the book's author phillip dray. good morning. thanks for being with us. what originally was your inspiration for the book. >> that image on the cover of the book of the first ...

Worked his way up, became a sherrif in mississippi. remember at that time, because of the 15th amendment which allowed black men to vote, you had about 2,000 black elected officials throughout the south and 16 of whom like bruce, elliott and smalls served in congress. >> "capitol men" is the book. thank you for being with us. >> thanks so much. >> incredible book. good luck with it. >> coming up, don't mess with the clintons or you could find yourself on their hit list. we talked to a democratic congressman who said going against hillary cost him his job. >> he's the most winning breed in the ...