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WTF Is Going on With the ‘Succession’ Election Plot?

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Politics have been in the background of HBO’s dramatic comedy since the beginning. As the series builds toward Election Day, however, one weak spot is starting to show.

Laura Bradley
Laura Bradley 

Senior Entertainment Reporter

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Laura Bradley

Laura Bradley

Senior Entertainment Reporter

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