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Democrats at Crooked Con reflect on a historic week | CNN Politics

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November 07, 2026 • 12:00 PM
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CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan talks to Democrats and progressive activists who have gathered in Washington, DC, this weekend for Crooked Con, a convention organized by the former Obama administration officials who host the popular “Pod Save America” podcast, which is produced by Crooked Media.

Democrats at Crooked Con reflect on a historic week | CNN Politics

CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan talks to Democrats and progressive activists who have gathered in Washington, DC, this weekend for Crooked Con, a convention organized by the former Obama administration officials who host the popular "Pod Save America" podcast, which is produced by Crooked Media.

CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan talks to Democrats and progressive activists who have gathered in Washington, DC, this weekend for Crooked Con, a convention organized by the former Obama administration officials who host the popular "Pod Save America" podcast, which is produced by Crooked Media.

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