Steve Kornacki: How Juliana Stratton pulled off an ‘upset’ win in Illinois
Source: NBC News Politics · Bias: Center Left
Summary
NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to break down the numbers behind Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s victory in the Illinois Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday, and explains what dynamics shaped the race.
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