Tag Archives: Sheldon Whitehouse

Who will win the $$$$$$$ versus $ war?

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Naomi

When SCOTUS landed us with Citizens United, giving corporations and oligarchs untrammeled access to political campaigns and politicians, my initial reaction was, of course, fury. Just like most of us. But then I thought about it. It’s remarkable what serious … Continue reading →

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Sen. Whitehouse and I have figured it out. We’re watching satire

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Naomi

Remember a couple of weeks ago, when that feckless posse of MAGA congresskids, including a few senators, posed in their kickline behind the NY court barriers, dressed in their little TrumpScout uniforms — and photos and videos of the lineup … Continue reading →

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A few more thoughts about big money in politics

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Naomi

Yesterday I did a little reading and learned that money can’t really buy elections. But when it’s evaluated and facts are set out, it becomes complicated. Not because money can buy elections (it can’t), but because so much money is … Continue reading →

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