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They still have private interests to serve and interests of special groups, those of the family, clique or class to which they belong.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgThey still have private interests to serve and interests of special groups, those of the family, clique or class to which they belong.
This statement highlights the various personal and group interests that can affect political behavior.
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