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November 18, 2025

Can the Democratic Party Suck Less?

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Can the Democratic Party Suck Less?

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If you step outside of Pittsburgh, our region is becoming increasingly red. More and more voters are registering as Republicans, and Democrats have lost their advantage in places like Beaver, Washington, Fayette, and Westmoreland counties. Host Megan Harris is sitting down with Eugene DePasquale, chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, to discuss his plan for winning back voters (and attracting new ones), where he thinks his own party messed up, and what some big Democratic wins in Pennsylvania this month signal for 2026.

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