Posts Tagged ‘elections’
Barack Obama: Slow Money in Politics
on Wednesday, January 13, 2016Barack Obama Money Quotation saying corrupting influence of money in politics allows a few rich families to buy elections. Barack Obama said:
“We have to reduce the influence of money in our politics, so that a handful of families and hidden interests can’t bankroll our elections — and if our existing approach to campaign finance can’t pass muster in the courts, we need to work together to find a real solution” — Barack Obama
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Jon Stewart: Billionaires Can’t Buy Elections!
on Sunday, August 9, 2015Jon Stewart Money Quotation saying in his “Bull_hit” segment of his last show – billionaires can’t buy politicians – right? Well unless they use opaque (fake) corporate shell games. Jon Stewart said:
“Hey, a handful of billionaires can’t buy our elections, right? Of course not! They can only pour unlimited anonymous cash into a 501(c)(4) if 50% is devoted to issue education. Otherwise they’d have to 501(c)(6) it or funnel it openly through a non-campaign coordinated super PAC” — Jon Stewart
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Bernie Sanders: Billionaires Buy Candidates
on Thursday, May 7, 2015Bernie Sanders Money Quotation saying due to Citizens United Supreme Court decision, the rich can purchase a win for their chosen political candidate. Bernie Sanders said:
“We now have a political situation where billionaires are literally able to buy elections and candidates” — Bernie Sanders
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Bernie Sanders: Billionaires Buy Elections
on Monday, January 5, 2015Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont Money Quotation saying our history of battling injustice in the world will make us focus on injustice and corruption at home. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont said:
“I do not believe that people fought and died for democracy so that billionaires can buy elections” — Bernie Sanders
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Sheldon Adelson: Influencing Elections
on Wednesday, July 18, 2012Sheldon Adelson Money Quotation saying the Billionaire is unapologetic about buying influence because it is legal and he can because he’s wealthy. Sheldon Adelson said:
“I’m against very wealthy people … influencing elections, But as long as it’s doable I’m going to do it” — Sheldon Adelson
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