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"In truth, the Democratic party is little more than a national fundraising machine, as is the Republican party. I’m not blaming Biden. He’s simply stating the truth. America’s donor class has become extraordinarily powerful in both parties."

"You and I aren’t going to persuade Biden to stay in or drop out of the race."

"The real political power in the US, regardless of party, lies in the hands of big money."

By @rbreich

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/jul/11/biden-step-down-rich-donors

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