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LA Congresswoman Karen Bass for VP?
LA Congresswoman Karen Bass’ political record is now under intense scrutiny because she’s rocketed to the top of Joe Biden’s shortlist for vice president.
By Jonathan Bastian • • 49m ListenLA Congresswoman Karen Bass’ political record is now under intense scrutiny because she’s rocketed to the top of Joe Biden’s shortlist for vice president. Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, is expected to announce his VP pick in the next week or so. KCRW looks at Bass’ political record.
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5 storiesHow Karen Bass quickly rose to the top of Joe Biden’s shortlist for vice president
LA Congresswoman Karen Bass’ political record is now under intense scrutiny because she’s rocketed to the top of Joe Biden’s shortlist for vice president.
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