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Why AOC was in a deep-red part of Michigan: From the Politics Desk

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign swing with Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed today was about much more than boosting him on Election Day in November.

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NBC News· Oct 15, 9:51 PMWhy AOC was in a deep-red part of Michigan: From the Politics Desk

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