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Unfortunately, money in politics is an insidious thing - and a loophole in our campaign finance system was taken advanta
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"Unfortunately, money in politics is an insidious thing - and a loophole in our campaign finance system was taken advantage of with money going to existing or new 527 groups with the sole purpose of influencing the election"

- Olympia Snowe

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This quote by Olympia Snowe speaks with the issue of money in politics and how it can be used to influence elections. Cash in politics is an effective tool that can be utilized to sway public opinion and form the result of an election. Sadly, there are loopholes in the project financing system that can be exploited to funnel money to 527 groups, which are companies that are enabled to engage in political activities. This money is then utilized to affect the election, typically in ways that are not transparent or responsible to the public. This is a regrettable reality of our present political system, and it is necessary that we work to close these loopholes and ensure that cash in politics is used in an accountable and transparent manner.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Olympia Snowe somewhere between February 21, 1947 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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