Lucas Kunce is a political newcomer who believes his Marines background gives him an edge over other Democrats in the Aug. 2 primary. Can a Democrat flip the seat of outgoing U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt? Up To Date's Steve Kraske spoke with Kunce about why he thinks it can be done.

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