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“People ask, quite legitimately, why [Betsy] DeVos and why not a lot of the others? But it's because it has to do with the special interest groups that run a lot of Washington.” quote by David Brooks
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“People ask, quite legitimately, why [Betsy] DeVos and why not a lot of the others? But it's because it has to do with the special interest groups that run a lot of Washington.”

David Brooks

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Source Op‑Ed: The New York Times, 2017

Special‑interest groups shape policy, influencing education choices.

In simple terms: Interest groups drive decisions.

Key Takeaway

Investigate influences.

Themes

politics education interest groups

Mood

analytical critical

Type

journalistic opinion

When to use this quote

  • voting
  • school board meetings
  • public advocacy

Key Concepts

policy making lobbying

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do interest groups affect your community?
  • What reforms could reduce their sway?
A Different Perspective

Complex causes beyond interest groups.

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