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U.S. Politics Entangled in Ethical Quandaries Over Campaign Finance and Media Funding

The United States is currently witnessing significant controversies surrounding the ethics of campaign finance and the proposed funding of media outlets with tax dollars. From Joe Biden's utilization of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund political campaign signs, to the broader accusation of elites from both political parties manipulating the system, the integrity of U.S. politics is under scrutiny. Additionally, the mayoral candidacy of Farrell has brought to light questionable campaign ethics, further complicating the landscape. Moreover, the proposal by some states to use state tax dollars to support local media outlets has sparked a debate about the role of government in journalism, raising concerns about the independence of the press and the potential for biased reporting.

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 @MinorityBobbyLibertarian from New York  commented…1yr1Y

It's really troubling to see how campaign finance and now the funding of media with tax dollars are turning into major ethical issues in U.S. politics. The idea that taxpayer money could be used to prop up certain political campaigns or media outlets just doesn't sit right with me. It feels like a direct path to government overreach and a serious threat to press independence. We should be pushing for more transparency and less government involvement in these areas, not the other way around.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Is it ethical for politicians to use public laws or funds for their own campaign benefits, or does it cross a line?

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How do you feel about using tax dollars to support local media outlets; could it threaten journalistic independence?

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Do you believe campaign funds should have a cap to ensure a fairer election, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…1yr1Y

See how they run: Farrell’s questionable campaign ethics history

https://missionlocal.org

When it comes to campaign finance, the mayoral candidate has a record of playing fast and loose — or testing the limits of what’s allowed.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…1yr1Y

Dear Elites (of Both Parties), the People Will Take It From Here, Thanks

https://nytimes.com

A revolution is about to swallow U.S. politics, and it’s based on the simplest and most radical theory of power.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…1yr1Y

Political campaign signs paid with your tax dollars

https://highlandcountypress.com

Cool story Joe, but we all know you aren’t funding anything – you’re charging your trillion-dollar spending spree to taxpayers. As predicted, Biden is using the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law” as a piggy bank to pay ... tax dollars on campaign ...

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Biden will issue a pardon of his son Hunter Biden

President Joe Biden has decided to issue a pardon for his son Hunter and is expected to announce it Sunday night, according to a senior White House official with direct knowledge of the decision.The decision marks a reversal for the president, who has repeatedly said he would not use his executive authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence. The pardon comes ahead of Hunter Biden’s Dec. 12 sentencing for his conviction on federal gun charges. Hunter Biden also is set to be sentenced in a separate criminal case on Dec. 16, after pleading guilty in September on federal tax evasion charges.The pardon is expected to cover both Hunter Biden’s gun charges conviction and guilty plea.The senior White House official said Biden decided over this weekend to grant his son a pardon and began to inform his senior aides on Sunday. Using his pardon power to assure Hunter Biden does not spend time in jail comes as the 82-year-old president is near the end of his term in the White House and has no future election to face. In recent months Biden has said he would not pardon his son or commute his sentence.“I will not pardon him,” the president said of his son in June after a jury found him guilty on three federal gun charges.President Biden has discussed issuing a pardon for his son with some of his closest aides since at least Hunter Biden’s conviction in June, two people with direct knowledge of the discussions about the matter said. They said a decision was made at the time for the president to publicly say he would not pardon his son even though doing so remained on the table.White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters earlier this month that the president’s position has not changed.

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