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Democrats should look to Rahm Emanuel, David Axelrod to rebound against Trump

Emanuel and Axelrod are moderates with a successful track record. Also: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Dick Durbin should retire, and why did the city spend $80,000 to remodel an office for the mayor's wife?

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