As a lobbyist he had long ago concluded there was no difference in how Democrats and Republicans conducted the business of government. The game stayed the same: It was always about favors and friends, and who controlled the dough. Party labels were merely a way to keep track of the teams; issues were mostly smoke and vaudeville. Nobody believed in anything except hanging on to power, whatever it took... . Carl Hiaasen
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quote from "Master of the Senate", by Bob Kerrey. The article is about the former Senator from Nebraska, Bob Kerrey's time in the Capitol. It's a great read, and you can get it here .

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