Cashing in? A Southern California tribe bought campaign ads for Silicon Valley lawmaker who cast key gambling vote
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The controversy surrounding Assemblymember Evan Low's votes for a bill aiding casino-owning tribes highlights the complex relationship between politics, financial support, and community interests.
The Viejas Band's significant ad spending for Low's campaign raises concerns about potential political payback linked to his decisions, despite assertions of longstanding relationships.
Critics, like Sean McMorris, suggest that Low's votes may have been strategically linked to the Viejas Band's financial support, indicating possible influences in political decisions.
The tension between the card rooms and the tribes, illuminated by Low's actions, reveals the complicated dynamics of local revenue impacts versus tribal rights and interests.
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