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Can Democrats Lose the Downer Image? + Chris Murphy in Conversation (Crooked Con)

November 12, 2025·1h 33m·7-min readroundtablepolitics
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Democrats achieved significant electoral wins in 2024, particularly in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York, driven by a populist focus on affordability and economic hardship. However, internal party tensions persist over messaging, authenticity, and cultural issues, with growing calls for

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