There will be a lot of talk about what this means for the national picture, and it certainly hurts Republicans nationally because the Republicans are in bad shape.

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When you hear from a woman like Kimberly Samuels, and you hear all of what she has gone through, talk to us about the bigger picture of the importance of making sure that this election is fair and just.

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