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Here's what the rise of Democratic Socialists could mean for the midterms

President Donald Trump condemned communism and socialism during speeches tied to America's 250th anniversary, as progressive Democrats aligned with democratic socialism make gains in key races.

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What happened President Donald Trump condemned communism and socialism during speeches tied to America's 250th anniversary, as progressive Democrats aligned with democratic socialism make gains in key races.
The headline split WCVB Boston (Hearst) frames it as "Here's what the rise of Democratic Socialists could mean for the midterms". WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville) frames it as "Here's what the rise of Democratic Socialists could mean for the midterms".
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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 6, 2:33 PM

Here's what the rise of Democratic Socialists could mean for the midterms

President Donald Trump condemned communism and socialism during speeches tied to America's 250th anniversary, as progressive Democrats aligned with democratic socialism make gains in key ra...

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The HillNews report · Jul 6, 4:00 PM

Do democratic socialists really want socialism? If so, they have no place in America

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The Democratic Party needs to offer practical solutions to the problems facing the American people, and should distance itself from the idea of socialism and embrace a Nordic model of free...

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jul 6, 2:33 PM

Here's what the rise of Democratic Socialists could mean for the midterms

President Donald Trump condemned communism and socialism during speeches tied to America's 250th anniversary, as progressive Democrats aligned with democratic socialism make gains in key ra...

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 6, 2:33 PM

Here's what the rise of Democratic Socialists could mean for the midterms

President Donald Trump condemned communism and socialism during speeches tied to America's 250th anniversary, as progressive Democrats aligned with democratic socialism make gains in key ra...

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jul 6, 2:33 PM

Here's what the rise of Democratic Socialists could mean for the midterms

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President Donald Trump condemned communism and socialism during speeches tied to America's 250th anniversary, as progressive Democrats aligned with democratic socialism make gains in key ra...

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 6, 2:33 PM

Here's what the rise of Democratic Socialists could mean for the midterms

President Donald Trump condemned communism and socialism during speeches tied to America's 250th anniversary, as progressive Democrats aligned with democratic socialism make gains in key ra...

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jul 6, 2:33 PM

Here's what the rise of Democratic Socialists could mean for the midterms

President Donald Trump condemned communism and socialism during speeches tied to America's 250th anniversary, as progressive Democrats aligned with democratic socialism make gains in key ra...

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 6, 2:33 PM

Here's what the rise of Democratic Socialists could mean for the midterms

President Donald Trump condemned communism and socialism during speeches tied to America's 250th anniversary, as progressive Democrats aligned with democratic socialism make gains in key ra...

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 6, 2:33 PM

Here's what the rise of Democratic Socialists could mean for the midterms

President Donald Trump condemned communism and socialism during speeches tied to America's 250th anniversary, as progressive Democrats aligned with democratic socialism make gains in key ra...

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 6, 2:33 PM

Here's what the rise of Democratic Socialists could mean for the midterms

President Donald Trump condemned communism and socialism during speeches tied to America's 250th anniversary, as progressive Democrats aligned with democratic socialism make gains in key ra...

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 6, 2:33 PM

Here's what the rise of Democratic Socialists could mean for the midterms

President Donald Trump condemned communism and socialism during speeches tied to America's 250th anniversary, as progressive Democrats aligned with democratic socialism make gains in key ra...

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jul 6, 2:33 PM

Here's what the rise of Democratic Socialists could mean for the midterms

President Donald Trump condemned communism and socialism during speeches tied to America's 250th anniversary, as progressive Democrats aligned with democratic socialism make gains in key ra...

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jul 6, 2:33 PM

Here's what the rise of Democratic Socialists could mean for the midterms

President Donald Trump condemned communism and socialism during speeches tied to America's 250th anniversary, as progressive Democrats aligned with democratic socialism make gains in key ra...

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Jul 6, 2:33 PM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 6, 2:33 PM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.

Jul 6, 2:33 PM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 6, 2:33 PM: KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 13 sources · 1 bucket.