(1) Ambulance-chasing trial lawyers always claim to be looking out for the little guy. Edwards averaged a 30% cut for every case or settlement he won. For altruism, that's very profitable indeed.
(2) Politicians always claim to want to look out for the little guy- and that's coming from the horse's mouth. There are a lot more poor people than rich people, and they vote.
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Date: 2006-12-20 08:41 pm (UTC)(1) Ambulance-chasing trial lawyers always claim to be looking out for the little guy. Edwards averaged a 30% cut for every case or settlement he won. For altruism, that's very profitable indeed.
(2) Politicians always claim to want to look out for the little guy- and that's coming from the horse's mouth. There are a lot more poor people than rich people, and they vote.
I'm not at all impressed with Edwards' "concern."