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#1287 Mitch McConnell is the Forking Worst (Reposted)

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy

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The Duel over Fundraising Ethics

This chapter explores the contrasting views of Mitch McConnell and John McCain on campaign fundraising, with McConnell defending it as a First Amendment right while McCain criticizes the influence of money in politics. It also touches on scandals like the Keating Five case and highlights McConnell's controversial defense of the current campaign finance system. The chapter raises questions about the integrity of elections and McConnell's opposition to voting rights reforms.

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