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Who really controls US elections? (with Bradley Tusk)

Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

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Choosing Survival Over Prosperity

Political decisions can often prioritize personal job security over significant benefits for the community, as seen when a state senator opted to oppose a deal that would create 40,000 jobs due to the risk of losing support from a vocal minority in the upcoming primary. Despite overwhelming public support for the deal, the fear of political backlash from a small, active voter base led to a choice that ultimately favored individual career over collective economic growth.

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