A well-known, politically moderate senator has recently introduced very conservative amendments to bills dealing with the economy in order to appeal to more conservative financial donors. In turn, she hopes these donors might contribute to her budding presidential campaign. She is basing her policy decisions on

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The senator is making conservative amendments in order to appeal to more conservative financial donors and potentially gain support for her presidential campaign. This is based on her electoral ambitions rather than personal or altruistic interests, or institutional ambitions.

A Well-Known, Politically Moderate Senator Has Recently Introduced Very Conservative