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The Useless Congressman Confesses Ambition Turned
A Congress member admits his shift from idealism to political self preservation. He describes writing letters and distributing seeds to woo voters, using post offices and pork barrel projects to secure reelection, and avoiding risky votes like prohibition. He portrays himself as a figure who acts for home district gain rather than public good, dubbing himself useless yet safe in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Kelly
Congress
Washington
Litthefield
Maine
Department of Agriculture
Dan‘gerous