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Shri Thanedar: “Politicians are ultimately beholden to the donor community…”

Featuring: Shri Thanedar, Democratic | U.S. House Michigan, 13th Congressional District

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Published | Video Starts at 1:10:56

And I understand the apathy people of Detroit or other voters feel because the politicians give them the lip service. But they don't change their life because these Politicians are ultimately beholden to the donor community, beholden to the corporate community. That's deep. That's deep. And I definitely, I want to pick that up. I will welcome you back so we can expand on that. (1:10:56–1:11:03)

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Asserts that politicians prioritize the interests of donors and corporations over constituents.

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