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97: Norm Ornstein on The Radical Right Takeover of the House

The Al Franken Podcast

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The Most Left-Wing Democrats in the Republican Party

There was no one in the Democratic House caucus that could be any in any way compared to The freedom caucus in the Republican Party. Most left-wing Democrats want government to accomplish things so their radical vision was a green new deal Yeah, what they wanted to do that was so radical is address climate change Well climate change also provides safety net protection for Americans who need it Crazy things like child care and a child tax credit all of those elements You're exactly right that is a difference that I don't think people that distinction is not made enough.

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