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Sean Casten: “It should not be exceptional or praiseworthy to defend our democracy, but I understand the courage that takes in today's…”

On the recordOctober 24, 2023
It should not be exceptional or praiseworthy to defend our democracy, but I understand the courage that takes in today's Republican Party.
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Sean Casten
Democratic · Illinois

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Casten emphasizes the importance of defending democracy amidst current political challenges.

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