Political Influence and Election Critique by Gore Vidal

„Every four years the naive half who vote are encouraged to believe that if we can elect a really nice man or woman President everything will be all right. But it won't be. Any individual who is able to raise ? million to be considered presidential is not going to be much use to the people at large. He will represent oil, or aerospace, or banking, or whatever moneyed entities are paying for him. Certainly he will never represent the people of the country, and they know it. Hence, the sense of despair throughout the land as incomes fall, businesses fail and there is no redress.“

Gore VidalGore Vidal analyzes the influence of money on presidential elections and the resulting despair among the population.
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Gore Vidal was an American writer, screenwriter, and intellectual known for his sharp style and political essays.

Gore Vidal criticizes the influence of financial interests on presidential elections and the resulting alienation of the populace.


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Gore Vidal quote about political influence, presidential elections, and moneyed interests

Gore Vidal (1925–2012) was a versatile American writer and intellectual who produced novels, essays, screenplays, and plays. He was known for his critical stance on American politics and society as well as his engagement in social and political debates.

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