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US progressives urge Democrats to back populist policies as party reels from loss

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Pramila Jayapal , chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus , says Democrats must champion 'popular and populist' economic policies.

She says progressive policies cost the party votes in swing states but voters in red states acted to raise the minimum wage and provide paid sick leave.

Democrats who earn under $100,000 favored Republicans as economy drove Black, Latino and young voters away from the Democrats .