Purple state revolution? w/ Maurice Weeks

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Aug 20, 202600:27:01News & Politics

In the Wisconsin primary last week the socialist candidate Francesca Hong was narrowly defeated by her more centrist opponent. It's a result that some argue shows the limits of left politics in swing states and outside o...

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