Same. Our campaign finance system is set up to reward people who *already* have power, influence, connections, and access to money. Have you ever wondered why some candidates come out of the gate with huge financial donations?https://twitter.com/BeeKay4ME/status/1138446068239216641 …
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To be clear, campaigns are expensive. It costs A LOT to run an effective campaign, hire great staff, communicate with voters. I’m spending a ton of time raising money, because that’s our system, and I intend to do whatever it takes to win. I need all of your financial support.
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But the people I’m working with and for are, for the most part, people who can only give $10, $25, $50. They are the ones who need champions in Congress. They are the people I will continue to talk to. They are the ones I will work for.
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