Elected While In A Coma (1980)
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Radiotopia
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audio
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History
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History
Publication Date |
Nov 05, 2023
Episode Duration |
00:12:33

It’s November 5th. This day in 1980, voters in the Maryland 5th Congressional District have just re-elected Gladys Noon Spellman — despite the fact that she is in a coma from which she would never recover.

Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the twists and turns of the election, how Congress reacted, and how this moment led to the political career of one of the most prominent Democrats in the House.

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