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David Axelrod: If you're sitting around the kitchen table talking about the Democracy in the future of democracy, probably because you…

On the recordMay 13, 2024
If you're sitting around the kitchen table talking about the Democracy in the future of democracy, probably because you don't have to worry about the cost of the food on your table.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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David Axelrod discusses the importance of economic issues over democracy concerns for voters.

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