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Ro Khanna lays out progressive agenda as he 'seriously' considers presidential run | Newsmakers
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45:04Now PlayingThe California democrat spoke with NPR’s Steve Inskeep about why he says Democrats should nominate a progressive candidate for president and why he’s not afraid of being called a communist. Khanna also discussed his economic policy ideas inspired by FDR’s New Deal and how he sees a tax on billionaire wealth as a way to help pay for it.
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