Years after Justice Harry Blackmun authored the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, his daughter revealed that Blackmun had sought extensive counsel in his family. Evidence also suggests that members of Congress can be swayed by their children. Is this wrong? Should the influence of personal relationships in politics be condemned? Or do those influences play an important, necessary role? Jaden navigates the delicate balance of personal influences in politics, offering insights into how voters should respond if such influences are inevitable.
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