In N.H. Democratic Primary, Beating President Trump Mattered More to Health Care Voters than Policy Ideas
Electing a presidential candidate who can defeat President Trump mattered more to health care voters in New Hampshire than policy ideas.
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Electing a presidential candidate who can defeat President Trump mattered more to health care voters in New Hampshire than policy ideas.
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