3 Lessons the 2012 Election Taught Us About the Progressive Coalition

Ruy Teixeira explains why the 2008 presidential outcome was not a fluke and how the progressive coalition has made an impact in 2012.

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CAP Senior Fellow Ruy Teixeira explains why the 2008 presidential outcome was not a fluke and how the progressive coalition has made an impact in 2012.

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Ruy Teixeira

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3 Lessons the 2012 Election Taught Us About the Progressive Coalition