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Right. That's what actually buys you the politician. Being able to promise "Pass this regulation for us and we'll make sure you are set up for life, since we kn
by thewebguyd 2mo ago
Right. That's what actually buys you the politician. Being able to promise "Pass this regulation for us and we'll make sure you are set up for life, since we know it's politically unfavorable"
the ~$2M just gets your foot in the door, that's it.
- triceratops 2mo agoAnd also they can threaten to fund an opponent's PAC.
- reactordev 2mo agoOr primary you
- triceratops 2mo agoOpponents run in primaries too, not just general elections.
- vjvjvjvjghv 2mo agoThat's the real evil. Once a super PAC has enough money, they don't even have to spend it. The threat alone is enough to get most Congress people back in line.