Quote by Olympia Snowe

Unfortunately, money in politics is an insidious thing - and a loophole in our campaign finance system was taken advantage of with money going to existing or new 527 groups with the sole purpose of influencing the election.

Unfortunately, money in politics is an insidious thing - and

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This quote suggests that money in politics is a problematic issue, specifically due to a loophole in campaign finance regulations. The quote suggests that this loophole has allowed for the manipulation of the system, as money is being directed towards 527 groups with the intent of influencing elections. The quote implies that this practice is detrimental to the democratic process, highlighting the need for stricter regulations to curb the influence of money in politics.

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