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Graham Platner owns AR-15s. He opposes an assault weapons ban. And he says Democrats are missing the bigger picture on gun violence. “If we really gave a shit about gun deaths… we would be dealing with this in a much more holistic fashion.”

Graham Platner owns AR-15s. He opposes an assault weapons ban. And he says Democrats are missing the bigger picture on gun violence. “If we really gave a shit about gun deaths… we would be dealing with this in a much more holistic fashion.”

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How did America go from Obama to Trump? Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner for Senate tells David Sirota it wasn’t some great mystery: Democrats bailed out banks, abandoned working people, and let corporate power keep running the party. Go and listen to the full episode over on The Lever's Youtube channel.

How did America go from Obama to Trump? Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner for Senate tells David Sirota it wasn’t some great mystery: Democrats bailed out banks, abandoned working people, and let corporate power keep running the party. Go and listen to the full episode over on The Lever's Youtube channel.

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“Democrats have an elitism problem. It’s not just the message, it’s the messengers.” Francesca Hong points to a fact party strategists tend to ignore: Trump won Wisconsin twice. Bernie Sanders won 71 of 72 counties in the 2016 primary.

“Democrats have an elitism problem. It’s not just the message, it’s the messengers.” Francesca Hong points to a fact party strategists tend to ignore: Trump won Wisconsin twice. Bernie Sanders won 71 of 72 counties in the 2016 primary.

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Paid sick leave just passed with 74% of the vote in the GOP stronghold of Nebraska. Just before being put on the ticket, Tim Walz said Dems' top priority should be championing paid sick leave (see video below). The Dem ticket then didn't campaign on it.

Paid sick leave just passed with 74% of the vote in the GOP stronghold of Nebraska. Just before being put on the ticket, Tim Walz said Dems' top priority should be championing paid sick leave (see video below). The Dem ticket then didn't campaign on it.

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We sat down with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in June — weeks before John Fetterman started publicly floating an exit from the Democratic Party. When asked to name the party’s single biggest problem, El-Sayed didn’t hesitate. Full episode at

We sat down with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in June — weeks before John Fetterman started publicly floating an exit from the Democratic Party. When asked to name the party’s single biggest problem, El-Sayed didn’t hesitate. Full episode at

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We investigated the Norfolk Southern train derailment in Ohio. Here's what you need to know:

We investigated the Norfolk Southern train derailment in Ohio. Here's what you need to know:

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🚨NEWS: The Lever is launching MASTER PLAN - our new audio series documenting the secret plot to legalize corruption in America. Subscribe: The series includes never-before-seen documents that'll blow your mind. Please watch & share the trailer👇

🚨NEWS: The Lever is launching MASTER PLAN - our new audio series documenting the secret plot to legalize corruption in America. Subscribe: The series includes never-before-seen documents that'll blow your mind. Please watch & share the trailer👇

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Wisconsin Democrats were told a democratic socialist couldn’t win statewide. Three days before the primary, Francesca Hong is polling at 44% — double her nearest rival. So David Sirota asked her the question party leaders keep raising: Can she actually win in November? Francesca Hong For Governor

Wisconsin Democrats were told a democratic socialist couldn’t win statewide. Three days before the primary, Francesca Hong is polling at 44% — double her nearest rival. So David Sirota asked her the question party leaders keep raising: Can she actually win in November? Francesca Hong For Governor

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🚨 Rep. Ro Khanna calls out Democrats trying to have it both ways on Iran: opposing the war publicly while still considering voting to fund it. “It is totally disingenuous… to say you're against the war but vote for the funding.”

🚨 Rep. Ro Khanna calls out Democrats trying to have it both ways on Iran: opposing the war publicly while still considering voting to fund it. “It is totally disingenuous… to say you're against the war but vote for the funding.”

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AIPAC has branded Abdul El-Sayed “the most dangerous candidate for the U.S.-Israel relationship” — and is spending heavily to defeat him.

AIPAC has branded Abdul El-Sayed “the most dangerous candidate for the U.S.-Israel relationship” — and is spending heavily to defeat him.

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A democratic socialist could win Wisconsin’s Democratic primary tomorrow. We asked Francesca Hong how Republicans gained a foothold in the state. She says they rigged the maps, starved schools and communities of funding, and then blamed government when things stopped working. ⬇️ Francesca Hong For Governor David Sirota

A democratic socialist could win Wisconsin’s Democratic primary tomorrow. We asked Francesca Hong how Republicans gained a foothold in the state. She says they rigged the maps, starved schools and communities of funding, and then blamed government when things stopped working. ⬇️ Francesca Hong For Governor David Sirota

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🚨 The UAW is done falling in line behind the Democratic establishment. Before tomorrow’s Michigan primary, Shawn Fain tells David Sirota why the union backed Dr. Abdul El-Sayed—and why politicians funded by the people rigging the system cannot claim to represent workers.

🚨 The UAW is done falling in line behind the Democratic establishment. Before tomorrow’s Michigan primary, Shawn Fain tells David Sirota why the union backed Dr. Abdul El-Sayed—and why politicians funded by the people rigging the system cannot claim to represent workers.

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Tim Walz on why Democrats' obsession with means testing is counterproductive, often making basic programs more complex, cumbersome and difficult. He uses the example of a school lunch program to explain why universal benefits are better.

Tim Walz on why Democrats' obsession with means testing is counterproductive, often making basic programs more complex, cumbersome and difficult. He uses the example of a school lunch program to explain why universal benefits are better.

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🚨EXCLUSIVE: As Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani backs progressive challengers in New York primaries, Ro Khanna says Democratic incumbents shouldn’t expect protection. Khanna says Mamdani has “absolutely” every right to endorse against sitting Democrats — citing his own experience being frozen out by party leaders.

🚨EXCLUSIVE: As Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani backs progressive challengers in New York primaries, Ro Khanna says Democratic incumbents shouldn’t expect protection. Khanna says Mamdani has “absolutely” every right to endorse against sitting Democrats — citing his own experience being frozen out by party leaders.

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JD Vance is in Maine today. Graham Platner, the Marine veteran running for Senate, isn’t letting him cosplay as the anti-war candidate: “I’m not JD Vance… I was in the infantry. I know exactly what the reality of that looks like.”

JD Vance is in Maine today. Graham Platner, the Marine veteran running for Senate, isn’t letting him cosplay as the anti-war candidate: “I’m not JD Vance… I was in the infantry. I know exactly what the reality of that looks like.”

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🚨 EPSTEIN FILES: Donald Trump’s name appears more than any other person in Epstein-related court records and documents. Around 1,500 mentions — far more than Clinton (~500) or Biden (~300). Journalist julie k. brown 👇

🚨 EPSTEIN FILES: Donald Trump’s name appears more than any other person in Epstein-related court records and documents. Around 1,500 mentions — far more than Clinton (~500) or Biden (~300). Journalist julie k. brown 👇

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⚠️ A reminder this open enrollment: America’s biggest insurers have made $371 billion in profit since the ACA passed — and spent $120 billion on stock buybacks. Their CEOs took home $335 million in one year while premiums rose and claims were denied. Politicians could fix this — but they’re bankrolled not to. Listen to the full episode:

⚠️ A reminder this open enrollment: America’s biggest insurers have made $371 billion in profit since the ACA passed — and spent $120 billion on stock buybacks. Their CEOs took home $335 million in one year while premiums rose and claims were denied. Politicians could fix this — but they’re bankrolled not to. Listen to the full episode:

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Michigan's Dr. Abdul El-Sayed wants to put AI under democratic control: public ownership, democratically elected boards, and federal rules strong enough to shut down abusive data centers. His warning: Without a national floor, Big Tech will keep bullying communities into a race to the bottom.

Michigan's Dr. Abdul El-Sayed wants to put AI under democratic control: public ownership, democratically elected boards, and federal rules strong enough to shut down abusive data centers. His warning: Without a national floor, Big Tech will keep bullying communities into a race to the bottom.

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🚨MUST WATCH: Meet the Republican & Democratic lawmakers who deregulated Silicon Valley Bank & who are now trying to defend their votes after the bank collapsed & got a bailout. Here's the full list of those who voted for dereg: Please retweet 👇

🚨MUST WATCH: Meet the Republican & Democratic lawmakers who deregulated Silicon Valley Bank & who are now trying to defend their votes after the bank collapsed & got a bailout. Here's the full list of those who voted for dereg: Please retweet 👇

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🚨Pennsylvania State Senator Katie Muth explains why she chose not to attend a Harris campaign event in her district featuring Liz Cheney — and how she thinks Democrats completely lost the plot when it came to embracing the Cheney’s neocon legacy. Listen to the full episode How To Lose Pennsylvania here:

🚨Pennsylvania State Senator Katie Muth explains why she chose not to attend a Harris campaign event in her district featuring Liz Cheney — and how she thinks Democrats completely lost the plot when it came to embracing the Cheney’s neocon legacy. Listen to the full episode How To Lose Pennsylvania here:

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