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After beating long-time Rep. John Larson (D-CT) in Connecticut's First Congressional District Democratic primary, former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin says "this is a moment that we, as a party, have to be more willing to embrace change and embrace new voices." "I've said throughout this campaign, I think we...

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