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    Can the Democrats deliver 'a better deal?'

    Bill Clinton's winning campaigns for the White House operated on the basic premise that, "It's the economy, stupid."  But last year, it was Donald Trump who appealed to working-class and rural voters — those the Democrats now call "left out and left behind" by economic changes.

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    By Warren Olney • Jul 25, 2017 • 1 min read

    Bill Clinton's winning campaigns for the White House operated on the basic premise that, "It's the economy, stupid." But last year, it was Donald Trump who appealed to working-class and rural voters — those the Democrats now call "left out and left behind" by economic changes. Their new slogan, "A Better Deal," starts with increased wages, lower drug prices and the end of corporate mergers. Polls show Democrats are the party against President Trump, but to win elections they have to favor something, too. We hear what they want it to be.

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    4. 51:18Friendly fire in the Trump Administration as president berates AG
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Sáša Woodruff

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Luke Vander Ploeg

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Heather Caygle

      Politico

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      Andrew Hartmann

      Illinois State University

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      Matt Bennett

      Third Way

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    Will a Democrat economic reboot translate into regaining power?
    1. 1:23Senate vote moves Obamacare repeal forward
    2. 7:57Can the Democrats deliver 'a better deal?'You’re reading this
    3. 41:01Trump goes 'full Trump' in front of the Boy Scouts
    4. 51:18Friendly fire in the Trump Administration as president berates AG
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