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Nov 2024
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Raging Moderates — Democrats Point Finge...

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Scott and Jessica dig into the Democratic blame game as party leaders clash over what went wrong. Did Biden's decision to run set them back, or was it Harris’s approach on key issues? They also break down Trump’s latest cabinet picks and what they reveal about his plans for his return to power. Plus, how the media should cover Trump’s second term. 

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