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Significance of presidents' first 100 days

It has become a tradition for U.S. presidents to use the first 100 days as a moment to reflect on early successes and sell policy proposals to the American public. Rick Perlstein, a historian and author of "Reaganland: America's Right Turn from 1976-1980," joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the history behind the first 100 days, and how President Biden is returning to the legacy of promoting government programs as a way to help everyday Americans.

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Sanders-backed candidates losing?

As November's midterm elections draw closer, some are wondering if Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders can help progressive candidates claim victory. Candidates backed by "Our Revolution," a political action organization spun out of Sanders' presidential campaign, have won 20 congressional or gubernatorial primaries so far in 2018, and lost 27. Former Senate leadership aide and vice president at MWWPR, Joel Payne, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss Sanders' role.

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