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Robert Reich: “45% of Americans call themselves independents.”

Featuring: Robert Reich, Former Secretary of Labor | National

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Trump's Forever War Is Here | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich

Published | Video Starts at 10:39

You know, it worked in Hungary. Well, I think it does work. Remember again, and I keep on saying this, but it's very, very important to keep in mind. 45% of Americans call themselves independents. They're not Republicans, they're not Democrats. They're independent. And they are the ones who are the swing vote. They're the ones. They are now, almost, almost 80% of them are anti Trump. (10:39–10:44)

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