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Oct 15
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Dems Need to Rethink Their Litmus Tests,...

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Strategist Lis Smith joins Jen to assess the latest in Democratic politics, and Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) offers his prescription to Dems for winning back voters’ trust. 
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