Self-funded political races often turn out poorly
We recently cited a Will Rogers quip that a fool and his money are soon elected. Update: A serious candidate using his or her own money is sometimes elected.
Hillary Clinton loaned herself $13 million for the 2008 presidential run. Mitt Romney spent $35 million of his own funds for that same run. In seeking a third term, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg loaned himself $85 million. Connecticut U....
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