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    Michael Tracey‏Verified account @mtracey Feb 11
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    Of course there are non-financial reasons why millions of Americans, both Jews and non-Jews, support Israel. Virtually no one denies this (including Omar). But it's preposterous to dismiss the effect of donor money on influencing US policy. Otherwise... why would they spend it?

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      1. Michael Tracey‏Verified account @mtracey Feb 11
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        Planned Parenthood, teachers' unions, and law enforcement associations are examples of other interest groups who use financial contributions to exert influence over political candidates and public policy. See? Not hard to acknowledge these things.

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      2. Fred Bastiat‏ @twisatwins Feb 11
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        Funny that no one on the left thinks planned parenthood or unions are paying off democrats, but any republican who takes money is being bought by special interest. Maybe people just want to see pols who agree with them funded for reelection.

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      3. Michael Tracey‏Verified account @mtracey Feb 11
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        Planned Parenthood and unions obviously exert financial power as a means of influencing political candidates and public policy.

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      2. CB‏ @TexasCB Feb 11
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        You have the causal relationship backwards. They supposed politicians who support Israel, just like I contribute and vote for politicians who the support issues I favor. AIPAC spent $10 million last year, in an election that saw billions spent. Drop in the bucket.

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      3. Rich Uncle Pennybags‏ @runclepennybags Feb 11
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        Even if you were right, those dollars are presumably used to help candidates they "just liked anyway" get elected. Furthermore, a politician is more likely to feel some sense of reciprocity towards a big donor and to be more willing to hear their thoughts on particular issues.

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      1. August West‏ @AugustWest8995 Feb 11
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        The non-financial reasons are more troublesome. I’m comforted by good old fashioned corruption

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      1. toby‏ @tobycuthcourt Feb 11
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      1. Bill C.‏ @billycuth Feb 11
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        "Great, you've pinpointed it. Step two is washing it off."

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      1. Tolga‏ @TolgaTatli1 Feb 11
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        Hey Micheal dont you get it its like charity 😂 they just love to give politicians in need some money...... are you jaelous... i am tbh

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      1. Brian‏ @bcorchiolo Feb 11
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        Then the question should be about all the groups influencing policy not just the ones you don't agree with.

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      1. Muh Anonymosources‏ @Eskimoist Feb 11
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        Is it possible that Omar has ulterior motives for singling out Jewish influence? Does she have a responsibility to clarify her position?

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      1. Eager Beaver‏ @_eager_beaver Feb 11
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        Why is she singling out Jewish money? Why isn’t she calling out Islamist money, of which she is most certainly a recipient?

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      1. Matt Reid‏ @MisterMatt91 Feb 11
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        None of these people know the history of palestine/israel and the reasons of historical decisions regarding it and they don't care to learn it. Or they do and they are just lairs.

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      1. Eager Beaver‏ @_eager_beaver Feb 11
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        Eager Beaver Retweeted David Duke

        You and David Duke are kindred spirits, it seems.https://twitter.com/DrDavidDuke/status/1094961012921585667 …

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        David Duke @DrDavidDuke
        So, let us get this straight. It is "Anti-Semitism" to point out that the most powerful political moneybags in American politics are Zionists who put another nation's interest (israel's) over that of America ?????? https://twitter.com/NikkiHaley/status/1094798918674759683 …
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      1. Off The Deep End‏ @GypsyGentry Feb 11
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        So I guess the US govt. is a prostitute that will do anything for money with any John who comes along? Or maybe lady liberty slips a mickey in their drink & takes off with the wallet & watch & the donors wake up with nothing but soiled trousers & a splitting headache? 🤑

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      1. Jose Luis Franco  ☣️‏ @DJoseLuisFranco Feb 11
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      2. Dale Cooper, FBI‏ @_DaleCooperFBI Feb 11
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        If I say “Saudis spend money to influence US politics” it isn’t islamaphobic. Why are the rules different for Israel lobbies?

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      2. JRP‏ @JRPSD Feb 11
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        Dude it must be sooo heavy. Carrying all that water for Maduro, Putin, and Hamas.

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