The Next Mayor of Washington, D.C., Could Be a Socialist

from WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch · host Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal

As D.C. holds its Democratic primary, the polling leader is Janeese Lewis George, who wants new taxes on businesses, "childcare for all," and more. But President Trump warns that D.C. is ultimately under federal control. Plus, two Dan Sullivans running in Alaska? Here's another ranked-choice voting fiasco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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