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Why are so many Democrats going quiet on climate change: The common wisdom says it's a losing issue. Evidence suggests it actually helps Democrats.

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Why are so many Democrats going quiet on climate change: The common wisdom says it's a losing issue. Evidence suggests it actually helps Democrats.

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Climate@slrpnk.netEnglish · 20 days ago

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Why are so many Democrats going quiet on climate change?

The conventional wisdom says it's a losing issue. Evidence suggests it actually helps Democrats win elections.

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