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"The major concession to Sinema was getting rid of the 'carried interest' provision. So, that tax loophole will stay in place. It allows hedge fund, real estate, and private equity managers to have their profits taxed like capital gains - instead of at much higher income tax rates." - I'm sure the hedge fund industry donations to her campaign coffers had nothing to do wth it. But an honest politician is one who is bought that stays bought .... Ms. Sinema will be ex-Senator Sinema after the next 2024 primary season.

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Aug 5, 2022·edited Aug 5, 2022

In Wyoming, do Democrats actually have to "change their party affiliation" to vote for Liz, or is it more of a situation like in Georgia and here in South Carolina, where it's an open primary? When they walk in to vote, they are asked which primary they want to vote in, the R or D? Just curious. (I hope it's easy to switch. Liz needs support.)

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Aug 5, 2022·edited Aug 5, 2022

Imagine if you will a world where just one Republican, seeing the hand-writing on the wall, had the courage to cross-over and vote for this legislation. The carried interest provision which many Republicans would like to see go away, would be gone. If only...

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