Talk of The Villages Florida - View Single Post - What is your opinion of why candidates will spend millions
View Single Post
 
Old 10-18-2010, 02:26 PM
Guest
n/a
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by billethkid View Post
of dollars to get a position that will never ever come close to paying it back if one used personal funds?
Those who use donated funds don't care...they don't have to pay for it.

Perks and power do have a limit. Just curious how others see this approach to gain a political office.

btk
Simple; because it's necessary to win. Many politicians, after they have left office and if they have a high enough profile, earn mega money with speaking engagements or "consulting" fees or lobbying efforts and book deals. Not unusual for them to become fabulously wealthy afterwards. Ask Bill Clinton, he knows what I'm talking about.