Unfortunately, for us the taxpayers, the “pay offs for votes” is quite common. Unfortunately. In both parties.
Yeah, we’ve allowed it to happen since about John Adams’ presidency. Seems like we ought to be used to it by now. Instead though, every time we see another example we get “surprised” and “shocked” all over again.
Oh well, that’s just another step down that slippery slope to third world status. I doubt any other country has welcomed their opportunity to descend into socialism so why should we be different?