This Wisconsin Democrat Uses Magic to Decry Beltway’s ‘Rigged System’

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This Wisconsin Democrat Uses Magic to Decry Beltway’s ‘Rigged System’

By D.A. Banks

Posted May 23, 2017 at 7:15pm

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Rep. Mark Pocan breaks out his sleight-of-hand skills to punctuate his message about how Congress makes policy — it’s often hidden by misdirection. Keep your eyes on the cards …

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