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Jake Auchincloss: “I encourage Mr. Dunlap to drop out and to support Jared…”

Featuring: Jake Auchincloss, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, District 4

Rep. Jake Auchincloss 'On the Record' about shutdown, senate race

Published October 26, 2025 | Video Starts at 09:55

And any Democrat who tries to trip him up or undermine him going into that general election is directly helping his MAGA competitor. And I encourage Mr. Dunlap to drop out and to support Jared, because with Jared's victory, we are one seat closer to a House majority for Democrats. which is critical to putting a check on this president's worst impulses. By the way, I would also encourage Graham Platner to drop out of that race. (09:55–10:06)

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Asserts that Mr. Dunlap should drop out to support Jared Golden for a Democratic House majority.

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