Show Notes
A Democratic Socialist tries to win the Governor nomination in Wisconsin. Plus, Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff for the late Lindsey Graham’s South Carolina U.S. Senate seat. And Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan wins the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary. Abby Livingston, Basil Smikle, Eugene Daniels, and Will McDuffie all join the 11th Hour with Ali Velshi.
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