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Ben Wikler on 2024 DNC impacts, enthusiasm of Democrats

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

August 23, 2024

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Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler reacts to the 2024 Democratic National Convention and considers the surge in energy for the campaign with the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris.

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