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47:39Now PlayingSusan Demas is joined by Edwin Eisendrath and Joan Esposito to break down the high-stakes Illinois Senate race following Senator Dick Durbin’s retirement. What looks like a standard Democratic primary is actually a deeper battle over money, messaging, and who truly represents voters.
From Julianna Stratton’s aggressive strategy to Raja Krishnamurthy’s fundraising dominance — and Robin Kelly’s potential as a sleeper candidate — this conversation unpacks the real dynamics shaping the race.
They also dive into the broader political tension inside the Democratic Party: organized money vs organized people, the role of outside spending, and how national issues are reshaping local elections.
If you want to understand where Democratic politics is heading next, this race is a preview.
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