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College Dems energized, Republicans seek ‘safe spaces’ amid consequential election season

At colleges around Pittsburgh, political clubs are organizing students to gear up for the upcoming elections. Club leaders cited Pennsylvania’s influence on national politics as a key reason why they’re trying to mobilize the youth vote as Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris vie for Electoral College votes.

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