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> She is politically engaged, having contributed $120,000 to Democrat campaigns in 2016. Her book tours have taken on the feel of someone sounding out campaign
by cgb223 9y ago
> She is politically engaged, having contributed $120,000 to Democrat campaigns in 2016. Her book tours have taken on the feel of someone sounding out campaign themes.
Having worked in politics in DC I can tell you that this is a very small amount of money to donate for someone who's politically motivated or interested in running
Book tours often act like campaign tours, especially when your book is promoting a certain attitude or culture (Lean In)
If this is the only evidence of a political run the author has, I wouldn't hold your breath for a 2020 run.
Plus its The Hill, which is a very politically focused news source in general, so that probably was just added to make it a little more interesting for its reader-base
- wl78393 9y agohttps://wikileaks.org/podesta-emails/emailid/19070#efmACIAD6 https://wikileaks.org/podesta-emails/emailid/19070#efmACIAD6 https://wikileaks.org/podesta-emails/emailid/56638#efmAAGAA2ADoAD0AElAE1AFCAFRAHdAI2 https://wikileaks.org/podesta-emails/emailid/56638#efmAAGAA2...
- michaelchisari 9y agoI suspect you posted this because you read this and see a scandal, but all I see is someone wanting their preferred candidate to win.
- abritinthebay 9y agoWhich is exactly what it was. Especially when you read the full chain and other emails.
- Overtonwindow 9y agoAs someone who does work on the Hill, that's not an insignificant amount, and not when its coming from Sandberg. I don't see that she's interested, or shown interest, in running for office. Mark on the other hand... That's a different story. As one of Facebook's most politically connected executives, it is very strange why no one has heard from Sheryl.
- dillondoyle 9y agoI know of at least one instance (which probably means more) of her traveling to fundraise/campaign on behalf of other candidate. She recently headlined a fundraiser for a D Gov candidate here in Colorado a few weeks ago. So not personally donating more than the (tiny) CO State election limit but her 'draw' brings in more money and persuasion.