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Jasmine Crockett says Democrats want ‘the safest white boy’ for 2028 ticket and have a specific candidate in mind (www.independent.co.uk)

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[–] surph_ninja@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Yep. They want another billion in campaign donations, even if it ends in a loss.

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

I don't think they're even selling out. I think this is what they would be doing even if there weren't money in it.

[–] surph_ninja@lemmy.world 1 points 7 hours ago

Maybe. Most Democrat politicians and consultants are just intending to cash in when they return to the private sector, or launder bribes through a book deal. Those payoff opportunities dry up, if they govern properly and don’t favor capitalists.