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The quote suggests that wealthy people can gain more influence by spending money on politics than by investing in a very early-stage company. It compares political spending to a financial investment to make that point. The wording frames politics as offering unusually high payoff for those with money.
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Originally said in English.
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About Dominic Cummings
British political strategist
Dominic Cummings is a British political strategist. He served as chief adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson from 24 July 2019 until his resignation on 13 November 2020. He is known for his role at the center of British government during Johnson’s premiership, where he helped shape political strategy and decision-making. His public profile is closely tied to that period and to his influence behind the scenes in Conservative politics.
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