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Pros And Cons Of A Super PAC
A Super PAC is an independent group of super powers that donate money to a party or candidates. Even though there are a few good outcomes of a Super PAC, for example leveling out the playing field by helping candidates with campaign money to help inform the public about each candidate's opinion, but the biggest pro of a Super PAC would be reminding us how corrupt the system actually is. Super PACs allow a very small group of rich people to donate lots of money to one candidate. Making small donations to be almost useless. Super PACs is for millionaires and billionaires. Also corporations or other wealthy industries. Forcing citizens to watch a corrupt downfall in our democracy due to the rich. Presidential Super PACs are operating "independently"

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