The hardest battles in Washington tend not to be fought over great issues, such as war and peace. The most bitter struggles are over exercising power, and especially getting reelected. That's why it took so long for Congress to pass campaign finance "reform," and why this "reform" protected incumbent politicians by limiting critical ads before elections.
The same game is routinely played in states across America. For instance, legislatures never redistrict to improve popular representation and strengthen communities. Legislatures always use...
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