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House Democrat: Idea of Democratic Party going hard left 'frankly overblown'

Ivey said concerns about Democrats moving sharply left are overblown and that House races will turn on individual districts.

House Democrat: Idea of Democratic Party going hard left 'frankly overblown'
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Rep. Glenn Ivey said concerns that Democrats are moving sharply left are “frankly overblown,” arguing that House races will be decided district by district. The article places his remarks against recent primary wins by democratic socialists.

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Democratic representative arguing that claims of a hard-left shift in the party are overstated

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