Elections

Democrats, Beware of Falling in Love With Fundamentally Flawed Candidates

THE HEART WANTS

From Andrew Gillum to Keith Ellison, the party’s heart is pulling harder than political reality.

Matt Lewis
Matt Lewis 

Senior Columnist

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