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CBS' Bob Schieffer Blasts The Influence Of Money In Politics

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CBS' Bob Schieffer Blasts The Influence Of Money In Politics
by Josh Feldman

During his Commentary segment on Face the Nation today, Bob Schieffer bemoaned the influence of money in politics and how members of Congress and lobbyists are gaming the system in order to make personal profit in sometimes questionable ways. Schieffer revealed that he is often asked why anyone would want to subject themselves to being part of a "mean" system when they run for political office. He argued that getting into a race means you automatically get lots of money, and even someone with little experience can amass a fortune in just a few shorts months on the campaign trail.

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