• cogman@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      Seriously, it’s because right-wing grifters (especially Trump) have been sucking up all the cash.

      It used to be (in the Republican party) that after the elections Republican candidates would contribute their campaign funds back to the party. Trump put an end to that which has cash starved the local elections.

      • Monkey With A Shell@lemmy.socdojo.com
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        10 months ago

        It used to be (in the Republican party) that after the elections Republican candidates would contribute their campaign funds back to the party

        Something something, from each according to their ability to each according to their need? Redistribution of resources and all that…