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4 things that have changed for progressive candidates

Four things that havechanged for progressive candidates ↓ These aren't vibes. They're structural shifts in how campaigns have to work if you want to win. 01 / Voter Trust Skepticism of institutions — including the Democratic Party — is at generational highs. Endorsements from party insiders can hurt as much as help. Community validators carry more weight than political ones. 02 / Money Model Running without corporate or PAC money is increasingly a voter expectation, not just a values...

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