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The most hated man in Appalachian Mountain Wrestling? The Progressive Liberal
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Jun 29, 2017
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The most hated man in Appalachian Mountain Wrestling? The Progressive Liberal
There has been a groundswell of political activism on the left ever since the election of President Trump. But one man has found a way to meld politics and activism with the wrestling ring. Daniel Harnsberger AKA Dan Richards, the “Progressive Liberal.
Daniel Harnsberger, AKA Daniel Richards - The Progressive Liberal
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There has been a groundswell of political activism on the left ever since the election of President Trump. But one man has found a way to meld politics and activism with the wrestling ring. Daniel Harnsberger AKA Dan Richards, the “Progressive Liberal.

There has been a groundswell of political activism on the left ever since the election of President Trump.

But one man has found a unique way to meld politics and activism with the wrestling ring.

Daniel Harnsberger is a 36 year-old real estate agent from Richmond, VA, but when he's not selling homes he transforms into Dan Richards, "The Progressive Liberal": an anti Donald Trump/pro Hillary Clinton wrestler.

He performs for Kentucky’s Appalachian Mountain Wrestling -- a small, indie pro-wrestling company. But thanks to a recent profile in Deadspin and The Washington Post, he's drawn a lot of attention.

We talked to him about his sudden fame.