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Pressley Optimistic For Chances After Stunning New York Primary Upset

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez' primary upset on Tuesday is sparking additional optimism for Ayanna Pressley's campaign to win the Democratic primary for the 7th District. She's up against longtime incumbent Mike Capuano.

Politico reporter Lauren Dezenski sat down with Bob Oakes on Morning Edition to discuss the race and what Ocasio-Cortez' victory could mean for Pressley.

This segment aired on June 28, 2018.

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Bob Oakes Senior Correspondent
Bob Oakes was a senior correspondent in the WBUR newsroom, a role he took on in 2021 after nearly three decades hosting WBUR's Morning Edition.

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