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Genuinely aware of the fact that money plays a role in politics, but we are making the argument across a very dangerous threshold to the point has created such paralysis in our politics and policymaking that we are losing our democracy. Host what are the examples of what youre talking about . Guest if you look at every number associated with money in politics, theyve all grown exponentially in the last 20 years. Weve gone from 500 lobbyists 20 years ago in washington to h 12,000 registered lobbyists. Within a 5000 increase in what is called dark money, which is money not disclosed in the lastn...

Take what are you try to say . What were trying to say is that the problem of money and politics has breezed crisist proportions in this country that is a stage iv cancer at this point. I think the public has always been generally aware of the fact that money is a role in politics but were making comment. Created such a policy that were losing were losing our democracy. Er speeone what are the examples of what you are talking about, the paralysis . If you look at almost every number associated with number and politics theyve all grown. N. , as so weve gone from 500 lobbyist 20 years ago in was...

The numbers are on the bottom of your screen. Good sunday morning to you after a big saturday night here in washington. Actually several days of action and activity leading up to this dinner. Well start things off with a tease from the president talking about how he has aged in his view over the years. Eight years ago, i was a young man. Full of idealism and vigor. And look at me now. I am gray, grizzled, just counting down the days until my death panel. Hillary once questioned whether i would be ready for a 3 00 a. M. Phone call. No im awake anyway because ve got to go to the bathroom. m up. ...

Investors on another wild ride, and what is ahead and where are the former jobs. The 2016 president ial race already highly contentious with the gop candidates looking to set themselves apart from the field. Education is the way to do that emerging as a major point of debate, particularly after the 2001 passing of no child left behind. Joining us right now is a candidate taking a clear position on the issue, kentucky senator, rand paul, president ial candidate. Good to have you on the program. Thanks for joining me. I want to talk about a number of your policies and how you are going to rise a...

The important things we have in this country that safeguards peoples rights and freedoms i dont want to see it reduced. You have been watching Prime Ministers questions. Question time airs live every wednesday at 7 40 a. M. Eastern. Watch anytime at www. Cspan. Org where you can find video of past Prime Ministers questions and Public Affairs programs. The Political Landscape has changed. Not only are there 43 new republicans and 15 new democrats in the house, there are 108 women in congress including the first africanamerican republican in the house. Keep track at www. Cspan. Org. The congress...