Ep. 602 — Chris LaCivita

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Nov 21, 202463:02News & Politics

Chris LaCivita, GOP campaign pro and mastermind behind some of the party’s most ruthless yet effective political ads, says he focuses on a simple mandate—getting his boss elected. In the weeks following his successful st...

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