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News Mar 25 7:45 AM

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News Apr 1 8:37 PM

National "Tesla Takedown" Day Draws Hundreds to Portland Dealership

Protesters turn up the pressure for drivers to dump their Teslas and boycott the company as its billionaire CEO wields unchecked power over the US government. 

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