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this is why it irks me when republicans are characterized as being beholden to corporate interests... it's no secret that politicians come from affluent/powerful backgrounds. i see whatever influence big money has on politics to be something inherent in the system and not because of a particular party.
for good or ill, most of the big lifetime politicians are very rich and have extensive ties to major industry. although there are several notable exceptions, that's the way it has been since our country's inception.
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