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Elissa Slotkin: “Michigan invented the middle class.”

Featuring: Elissa Slotkin, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Michigan

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Debate Night in Michigan: US Senate candidates discuss the issues

Published | Video Starts at 02:49

I'm running for the US Senate because I believe we must enhance and strengthen the middle class. Michigan invented the middle class. That means jobs with dignity and it means bringing down the costs that are eating a hole in people's pocketbooks. I'm really glad we're having this debate tonight. (02:49–02:52)

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