Wonder why the Republican Party is seen as the party of the rich and powerful?

Today it hit the local news that Michigan’s House Speaker, Rick Johnson, has sent letters offering to meet with interest groups about what they want from the new Legislature, in return for a $20,000 donation to the House Republican Campaign Committee. This is not illegal; it’s maximum donation allowed to Michigan political action committees.

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