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What the "heartland" means to voters in 2020

Midwestern presidential candidates Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar frequently use the term "heartland" when referring to the Midwest on the campaign trail. Critics say it's coded language that caters to white voters. The Atlantic contributing editor Ben Zimmer joined CBSN AM to explain the history of the term and why it's becoming so controversial.
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