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delisen

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4. Read the Source: "Lobbyists contribute only a small fraction"

Reply to Demsrule86 (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2017, 01:25 PM

Jan 2017

Lobbyists contribute only a small fraction of the money raised by the Democratic Party. And while they do grease the gears in Washington, D.C., they’re paid to do the bidding of other big donors ― CEOs, private equity bigwigs and other well-heeled operators who few politicians are willing to blacklist from the donor rolls.

I don't think Ellison is being upfront here.

The Republican party know what he means, but most Democratic party voters are apt to think he means something. We need transparency.

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Keith Ellison Vows To Ban Lobbyist Contributions To The DNC [View all] Demsrule86 Jan 2017 OP

That depends on what he considers "lobbyists". Does he consider Unions lobbyists? Or PP? BlueCaliDem Jan 2017 #1

I would prefer not to have anyone decide who can donate and who can't. Demsrule86 Jan 2017 #2

Ahh, but change your thinking my friend. Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #3

I don't think so. Sanders fans seem fixated on him alone - would like to see them support anyone bettyellen Jan 2017 #5

sorry your run of the mill candidate out in bumscrew where ever Demsrule86 Jan 2017 #6

Read the Source: "Lobbyists contribute only a small fraction" delisen Jan 2017 #4