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Florida man owes half a billion

Today, Explained

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Financial Support while Running for Office

Being in debt while seeking re-election allows various entities such as donors, interest groups, banks, and foreign governments to provide financial assistance to the candidate, potentially influencing favorable treatment in a second term without requiring a direct exchange of favors.

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