“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
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On the recordJanuary 8, 2024
He thinks there's political value in showing up for the court because for his base, his aroused base, they believe that he's being persecuted and targeted for political reasons.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois
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Axelrod discusses Trump's strategy of leveraging his court appearances to energize his political base.

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