Democrats and the lessons of a losing campaign

Hosted by Warren Olney Jun. 21, 2017 National

Since their candidate lost a congressional race in Georgia last night, Democratic Party regulars are licking their wounds. But around the country, some party activists aren't just disappointed, they're planning to start something new.

Photo: Supporters of Democrat Jon Ossoff wait for the polls to come in at Ossoff's election night event. (Chris Aluka Berry/Reuters)

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Credits

Host:
Warren Olney

Producers:
Katie Cooper, Gideon Brower, Luke Vander Ploeg

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