On the take ?
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You know when they won’t leave those jobs until they’re 90, you know something is going on.
Why didn’t Pelosi retire?
She might want to shut down some Investigations, and see that her Grandkids are Billionaires.
Biden’s partners were paying money into Trusts for his grandkids. Former FBI Director sent a $100,000 to Joe’s grandkids.
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Most politicians are subject to blackmail for their hidden actions. Others as you say are on the take.
The remainder, as Rush Limbaugh said when explaining to Barbara Walters on TV why he didn’t use his celebrity status and followers to run for office “If I did, I would have to do this right away (held out his palm up as if asking for a contribution).” Then he said he would tone down one deeply held belief after another, protect his donors by choices he made and give up his integrity.