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A Dead Candidate (1992)

Published: Sept. 15, 2020, 7 a.m.

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It\\u2019s September 15th. On this day in 1992, the congressional district on Manhattan\\u2019s west side held its Democratic Primary. Incumbent Ted Weiss won handily. There was just one catch \\u2014 Weiss had died of heart failure the day before.

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Jody and Niki discuss the aftermath of Weiss\\u2019s death which saw Jerry Nadler assume the seat. They also look at the incumbency advantage in American politics, and why there has traditionally been so little turnover in Congress.

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Find a transcript of this episode at: https://tinyurl.com/esoterichistory

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