The Maverick
Master Plan
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Money's Grip on Politics
This chapter examines the profound impact of money in politics, focusing on significant events like the Willie Horton ad and the Keating Five scandal. It discusses the push for campaign finance reform in the 1990s, highlighting the struggles faced by reform advocates against powerful opponents. The narrative follows the remarkable advocacy of figures like Granny Dee and John McCain as they confront the corrupting influence of independent spending in electoral politics.
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