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The #MeToo movement has not only highlighted sexual abuse and assault in the workplace, it has also led to high profile resignations. So when Democratic congressman Keith Ellison won the primary for Attorney General while battling a 

recent claim of alleged domestic violence

, feminist and political writer for Salon about the issue.

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When voters selected Congressman Keith Ellison in the recent primaries did the allegation of domestic violence weigh on women's minds?

The #MeToo movement has not only highlighted sexual abuse and assault in the workplace, it has also led to high profile resignations. So when Democratic congressman Keith Ellison won the primary for Attorney General while battling a recent claim of alleged domestic violence, many people were surprised. Why was this different? Host Kerri Miller spoke to Amanda Marcotte, feminist and political writer for Salon about the issue.

How the #MeToo movement is playing out in politics

Keith Ellison delivers a victory speech at the Nomad World Pub.

How the #MeToo movement is playing out in politics

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