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Playing with fire: Democrats may get Bern

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Bernie Sanders: The Progressive Challenge

This chapter explores Bernie Sanders' rise as a leading presidential candidate, focusing on his progressive values aimed at empowering working-class Americans. It discusses the potential impacts of his candidacy on the Democratic Party, particularly regarding primaries and the ideological rifts that may emerge. The conversation raises crucial questions about the feasibility of ambitious socialist proposals and how they could reshape the party's future direction.

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