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David Axelrod on Chicago’s Progressive Mayor Victory
In a noteworthy week for the Windy City, Biden and his party have picked Chicago to host the 2024 DNC Convention. The city also has elected a new mayor. Brandon Johnson campaigned against racial and economic disparities, winning by a margin of fewer than 20,000 votes. He inherits a city struggling with soaring crime rates. David Axelrod discusses Johnson’s victory and the many challenges ahead.
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