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Three Martini Lunch: Big Rig

Today’s Martinis: The DNC argues it can’t be sued for fraud because everyone knew the 2016 nomination process was rigged; Republicans fold on the spending bill; and how the media covers President Trump’s executive considerations. Discuss this podcast at Ricochet.

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