• JonEFive@midwest.social
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    11 months ago

    I don’t think that that is the case here though. I agree what you’re saying in terms of a presidential candidate for example. But let’s be real, it’s already happening there. Candidates accepting campaign donations in return for implied favorable consideration if they win.

    In my mind though, what you’re taking about still pertains directly to the presidency and would be fair game for impeachment. To me, it isn’t so much important whether the person is in office, but whether the prior action impacts their ability to preside (mostly) free from undue external influence.