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nexert233 t1_iud94ey wrote

I know it's illegal, but I really just assumed that all politicians in one way or another coordinate with PACs. PACs are a complete parasite to politics (and worse). But, it's just really hard to believe that some senior person isn't communicating in some way with PACs. I guess you can say that I'm disillusioned by the whole system... but, this just doesn't seem that surprising.

I am not a Zeldin supporter. And, by getting caught, it just shows how dysfunctional his administration might be if they were to get elected.

Edit: I love the downvote. To the people who downvoted, it's pretty naive to think that both sides aren't doing this in one way or another. Again, I'm not defending him- so emotions don't need to get in the way of at least being open minded to the fact both parties utilize the PACs. Dems were slow on the utilization aspect because the vehemently hated them (as do I) but once they say the PACs were here to stay, they did -and had- to embrace them.

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NathalieHJane t1_iufgycb wrote

I honestly think most liberals (a group that I count myself a part of) think Super PACs are an exclusively Republican/Conservative thing.

BTW there is a huge different between PACs and Super Pacs. Super PACS are the horrible and completely intended result of Citizens United. PACs have been around since like the 1950s and were first used by unions (and continue to be used by unions ... they also use Super PACS).

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