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The chains that buy up the Podunk Banner s don't necessarily do a better journalistic job (look at Gannett), but they're not as beholden to the local powers that be as the "independents" are.
Congress itself, added Graham, is deeply beholden to the drug industry since many politicians receive “often quite a bit of campaign contributions” from the industry.
In general I prefer Democrats because they're not beholden to the Christian right and the anti-abortion movement, they're less likely to make totally Neanderthal court appointments, etc.
Forbes' spin: He's "not beholden" to interest groups.
there are widespread fears that Members of Parliament, even ministers, are beholden to others for reasons other than politics."