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Abdul El-Sayed: “The fundamental corruption of our politics has been the system that allows corporations and would-be oligarchs and…”

On the recordSeptember 30, 2026
The fundamental corruption of our politics has been the system that allows corporations and would-be oligarchs and billionaires to buy politicians.
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Abdul El-Sayed
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the influence of wealthy donors in politics.

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