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Can Third-Party Candidates Deliver Wins for Democrats?

Podcast: CNN 5 Things
Published: Sep 22, 2026
Duration seconds: 795
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Polling shows that the Democratic Party remains deeply unpopular. But in some rural Western states, party officials believe they have a plan to upset Republicans: don't run Democrats. Will it work? And what will it mean for Congress if it does? ---  Guest: Jeff Zeleny, CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices