#212 In which we dig, dig, dig, dig, dig, dig, dig in our mine the whole day through

 




FYI: Republicans have received 89% of the coal industry's campaign contributions going back to 2012. The oil and gas industry alone funneled over $151 million in outside spending and $67 million in direct candidate donations — totaling over $219 million spent to influence the 2024 election, with 88% going to Republicans. Nearly $23 million went directly to Trump's campaign and PACs supporting him.


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