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2. Politicians can take the money and then not do what is asked
Tue Jul 30, 2024, 09:52 AM
Jul 2024

We first have to work to get money out of politics. Right now, we cannot unilatterally disarm.

We do need to be vigilant and insist on particular policies and procedures. But we can't freak out over every donation. Al Franken talked about how much of his time had to be devoted to raising money. He hated it, but he had to do it.

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