Sure, you'll work with those groups, but you'll also spend a load on self-promotion and political advocacy, making sure only one point of view is advocated. That's not the same as all of that money going to grass-roots stuff.
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Sure, you'll work with those groups, but you'll also spend a load on self-promotion and political advocacy, making sure only one point of view is advocated. That's not the same as all of that money going to grass-roots stuff.