Pantsuit Primer: Primaries, Elections, and Campaign Finance

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Pantsuit Primer: Primaries, Elections, and Campaign Finance

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Apr 20, 2016

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Beth is back with a Pantsuit Primer on party primaries, elections, and campaign finance in preparation for Tuesday's episode.

Released:

Apr 20, 2016

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For anyone discouraged by our current political discourse, Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers bring a nuanced and grace-filled perspective to discussions about politics and news.

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Pantsuit Primer: Primaries, Elections, and Campaign Finance

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