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The actions of legislatures after they are elected can be understood by recognizing that all statements or promises are only intended to win the current election. There is no guarantee that these campaign promises will be acted on.

A recent quote by President Elect Donald Trump on his campaign promise to “lock her up” is an example: “That plays great before the election — now we don’t care, right?”

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Promises

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Edward Cohen

The actions of legislatures after they are elected can be understood by recognizing that all statements or promises are only intended to win the current election. There is no guarantee that these campaign promises will be acted on.

A recent quote by President Elect Donald Trump on his campaign promise to “lock her up” is an example: “That plays great before the election — now we don’t care, right?”

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