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Graham Platner: “The Democratic Party, at least elements of it certainly in…”

Featuring: Graham Platner, Populist, Progressive | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Maine

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And I mean, I say this, this is not like a radical idea. I mean, honestly, it seems pretty obvious. But The Democratic Party, at least elements of it certainly in D.C. have, have really walked away from [economic populism]. that. And I think working people walked away from them because of it. Pod Save America brought you by blinds.com if you ever thought about upgrading your window treatments but didn't want the hassle, blinds.com is here to change the game. (33:47–44:04)

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Asserts that elements of the Democratic Party in D.C. have moved away from economic populism.

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