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> * Payment to someone who currently possesses power -- not a public contribution to a political candidate seeking a new office of power. The difference is neg
by croon 9y ago
> * Payment to someone who currently possesses power -- not a public contribution to a political candidate seeking a new office of power.
The difference is negligible if you consider it a hedge on that person getting into office, upon which time you get rewarded through appointment. A theme that has become a pattern.
- dogruck 9y agoI agree that some people and corporations strategically donate to multiple candidates with the expectation that they'll subsequently have influence. I don't think the difference is neglible though. In particular, voters incorporate the campaign financing into their decision (as we saw people not voting for HRC because of all the cash she got from Wall Street)