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Progressives think they've found a way around their old social media posts
Progressive Democratic candidates are shifting focus to populist economic messages to counter attacks on their past social media posts advocating for defunding the police and identity politics. They argue affordability issues like healthcare and housing will resonate more with voters than past progressive stances, while some candidates have walked back or apologized for specific controversial posts.
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