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Can the Democrats find their center?

With Joe Walsh becoming a Democrat, is the party's "Big Tent" big enough for former Trumpers and Tea Party members . . . ?

Wajahat Ali is a New York Times Contributing Op-Ed writer, public speaker, recovering attorney and tired dad of two cute kids. He believes in sharing stories that are by us, for everyone: universal narratives told through a culturally specific lens to entertain, educate and bridge global divides.

You can see him in “The Left Hook” Podcast and here on substack. He’s also a good friend and fellow “Nerd Avenger”!

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In this fascinating conversation we talk about the failures of the Democratic party to communicate, it’s need to “find a fighter” and how Joe Walsh (who announced this morning he is now a registered Democrat) and other refugees from the Republican party can become part of the Democratic “Big Tent”.

“After all we all want healthcare,” Ali explains. “And Joni Ernst has given us an issue on a silver platter.”

Join us now as we discuss those and other issues…

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