The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing this week on the corrupting influence of money in politics, and a North Carolina state lawmaker testified about the role of conservative political money man Art Pope.
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NC Sen. Floyd McKissick testified in Washington about the role of GOP donor Art Pope in reshaping state politics: "[Pope] could afford to spend lavishly, and he certainly got his money's worth." (Photo: C-SPAN)
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NC Sen. Floyd McKissick testified in Washington about the role of GOP donor Art Pope in reshaping state politics: "[Pope] could afford to spend lavishly, and he certainly got his money's worth." (Photo: C-SPAN)