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On the recordOctober 18, 2021
Seventy eight percent of Republicans embrace the big lie. They're worried about primary challenges. They're worried about losing their careers.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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Axelrod discusses the fear among Republicans regarding Trump's influence and the 'big lie'.

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