They started surrounding him at the gym.

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And once they saw that white America saw his viability and he was campaigning very well and doing well in states like New Hampshire, I think that they started giving him a second look, and I think that's what made the difference.

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The officers found Thomas at the lot and because he matched the description of the suspect they started talking to him, Goodrich said.

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