Bustos Takes the Field to Talk Politics and Upcoming Democratic Stars – Roll Call

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Bustos Takes the Field to Talk Politics and Upcoming Democratic Stars

By Eric Garcia

Posted May 29, 2018 at 9:55pm

By Eric Garcia and D.A. Banks

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Rep. Cheri Bustos plays a key role in the Democratic Party’s midterm strategy, and she’s also a pivotal player in the Congressional women’s softball team. Ahead of the annual game against the DC press corps’ team, Roll Call’s Eric Garcia played some catch with the Illinois Democrat to talk politics.

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