Monday, June 25, 2018

Do You Have A Problem?

Shri Thanedar is an immigrant entrepreneur with millions to spend and a rags-to-riches story to tell. He claims he's a progressive. So why are so many Democrats anxious and angry about his candidacy?
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Shri Thanedar is an immigrant entrepreneur with millions to spend and a rags-to-riches story to tell. He claims he's a progressive. So why are so many Democrats anxious and angry about his candidacy?
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