Political Corruption Unveiled
Bernie highlights the pervasive influence of money in U.S. politics, particularly from the pharmaceutical industry, and the challenges politicians face when taking bold stances. He advocates for public funding of elections as a potential solution, pointing to successful efforts in states like Maine. The conversation delves into the inadequacies of current corruption regulations and the idea of shortening election cycles to reduce the constant campaigning that fuels this cycle of corruption.In this clip
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