Podcast: Primary Elections and Steve Bannon’s Role

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Podcast: Primary Elections and Steve Bannon’s Role

The Big Story, Episode 75

Former Rep. Michael Grimm, R-N.Y., poses with former White House strategist Steve Bannon on Wednesday in Washington. (Michael Caputo via Twitter)

Posted October 11, 2017 at 3:49pm

Roll Call political reporters Simone Pathé and Bridget Bowman explain how the primaries are shaping up ahead of the 2018 midterm elections amid a Republican Party civil war.

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Show Notes:

Dianne Feinstein to Run for Re-Election
Bannon Backs Grimm in Comeback Bid
GOP Gears Up for Primary in Wisconsin Senate Race
Dominican-American Candidate Pledges to be Trump’s ‘Worst Nightmare’

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