The Senate Candidate Who Put Together An AR-15 Blindfolded

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08/02/17 • 39 min

Candidate Confessional - Defeated Politicians Tell All

Jason Kander ran what was widely considered one of the best Senate campaigns of the 2016 cycle. He combined an impressive resume with youthful vigor and a clear comfort with being on the trail. Oh, he also had the best campaign ad of the cycle. But it wasn't enough to unseat Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.). And on this episode, he discusses what it might take for a progressive to win in a red state.

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