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John Fetterman, then a candidate for Pennsylvania’s Senate seat, speaks during a campaign rally in Newtown, Pennsylvania, on November 6, 2022.

Democrats Rediscover Populism—and Not a Moment Too Soon

As Republicans took a radical turn, Democrats learned to talk to normal people again.

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