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Ro Khanna Backed a Wealth Tax. Now He Has a Tech-Backed Challenger.

Agarwal switched from a gubernatorial campaign to challenge Khanna, with support from some technology investors and executives.

Ro Khanna Backed a Wealth Tax. Now He Has a Tech-Backed Challenger.
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Rep. Ro Khanna faces a primary challenge from tech entrepreneur Ethan Agarwal, who says Khanna’s support for a billionaire wealth tax helped prompt his campaign. Khanna defends his record as the candidates clash over technology, taxation and other issues.

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House candidate challenging Khanna in California’s 17th district

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Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative facing a primary challenge and advocate of wealth-tax and technology policies

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Bernie Sanders
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Senator who introduced a national wealth-tax bill with Khanna

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