Corporate Pledges After Insurrection Fall Flat

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Corporate Pledges After Insurrection Fall Flat

July 5, 2021 at 11:13 am EDT By Taegan Goddard 17 Comments

https://politicalwire.com/2021/07/05/corporate-pledges-after-insurrection-fall-flat/

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Associated Press: “Dozens of big companies, citing their commitment to democracy, pledged to avoid donating money to the 147 lawmakers who objected to Congress’ certification of Joe Biden’s victory… It was a striking gesture by some of the most familiar names in business but, as it turns out, it was largely an empty one.”

“When it comes to seeking political influence through corporate giving, business as usual is back, if it ever left… The companies contend that donating directly to a candidate is not the same as giving to a PAC that supports them. Given America’s porous campaign finance laws, that’s a distinction without a difference to campaign finance experts. … Walmart’s moral stand lasted three months.”

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[Uncle Joe]

1. Corporations; don't have souls, just public relations.

Thanks for the thread applegrove.

[Klaralven]

2. You need the quid to get the quo