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Rep. Ro Khanna shares why he thinks Democrats should nominate a progressive in 2028

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published August 13, 2026 at 3:42 AM CDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California why he says Democrats should nominate a progressive for president in 2028 and why he's considering a run.

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