Serious question: Why are the mega-rich eager to squander money on Super PACs but think that political magazines should be profitable?
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Replying to @MrWalterShapiro
@MrWalterShapiro@mateagold They view super PACs as a way to have more direct influence I've how their $$ is spent, vs donating to party.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @DavidMDrucker
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@DavidMDrucker@mateagold But Super PAC billionaires have terrible time fighting political tides: Koch Brothers 2012, Tom Steyer 2014.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @MrWalterShapiro
@MrWalterShapiro@mateagold True. But always going to play. Will always give to parties but s'PACS offer allure of 'control/influence'1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@DavidMDrucker@mateagold Seriously, is ego payoff in giving lushly to politicians that much greater than being 21st century Marty Peretz?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@MrWalterShapiro @mateagold Yes. View this way: They're already involved in politics. This just changes HOW. For journalism - need desire.
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