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The Social Contract with Joe Walsh
Fat Ankles, A Confused Base, And A Still Lost Opposition
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I sat down with Democratic strategist Mike Nellis - and we covered it all, Trump’s health, all things Epstein, a MAGA base increasingly angry and confused, and a Democratic Party, still trying to figure out how to be a strong, effective opposition. We also talked about our favorite Chicago spots. Check it out.
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