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The risks of Democrats backing far-right candidates
14:36 - 23:40 (09:04)
Democrats are taking a big risk if they back far-right candidates in the primaries, warns journalist Ryan Grim. With the potential for wave election years to unseat politicians that vote too far from center, the current inflation rates and poor approval ratings for President Biden could lead to the election of more Republicans this year.
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The Democratic Governors Association supported Darren Bailey, a conservative right-wing Republican in Illinois, in hopes of facing him against the Democratic nominee in the general election.
14:36 - 19:10 (04:34)
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The Democratic Governors Association supported Darren Bailey, a conservative right-wing Republican in Illinois, in hopes of facing him against the Democratic nominee in the general election. Bailey won in the primary, defeating the moderate Republican candidate with the Democrats' support.
ChapterThe risks of Democrats backing far-right candidates
EpisodeWhy Democrats Are Bankrolling Far-Right Candidates
PodcastThe Daily
With inflation and President Biden's low approval ratings, it's possible for Republicans who wouldn't normally win to take office.
19:10 - 23:40 (04:30)
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With inflation and President Biden's low approval ratings, it's possible for Republicans who wouldn't normally win to take office. If a far-right Republican is elected governor in Pennsylvania, it could have severe consequences for democracy and the Democratic Party.