I don’t think the donors consider it a waste. It’s mostly payoffs
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The war industry gets money from the government and pays politicians who support them. I agree with you, they’re investing. Even if she doesn’t win, they will give her money, to encourage others to take their pro war position.
Nikky has solid neocon credentials. That may be why she resigned from job as US ambassador at UN. Trump refused to start new wars.