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Rising progressive Democrat scrubs at least 100 You Tube videos: ‘Don’t reflect his beliefs’

His campaign maintained that the comments do not translate to his current views.

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What happened His campaign maintained that the comments do not translate to his current views.
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CenterRising progressive Democrat scrubs at least 100 You Tube videos: ‘Don’t reflect his beliefs’

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The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)News report · Aug 11, 7:20 PM

Rising progressive Democrat scrubs at least 100 You Tube videos: ‘Don’t reflect his beliefs’

His campaign maintained that the comments do not translate to his current views.

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The Grand Rapids Press (MLive)News report · Aug 11, 7:20 PM

Rising progressive Democrat scrubs at least 100 You Tube videos: ‘Don’t reflect his beliefs’

His campaign maintained that the comments do not translate to his current views.

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Aug 11, 7:20 PM: The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) joined the source map.

Aug 11, 7:20 PM: The Grand Rapids Press (MLive) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.