For five decades, I've looked for undervalued stocks. But if I'd been interested in the biggest bargain around, which I wasn't, I would have bought political influence. For many a year, it was far cheaper than anything to be found in the stock market.
Markets correct, though.
Politicians began exploiting the soft money loophole, and pricing became more efficient. 20 percent annually. And the game has barely started. For most supplicants, cost still lags ridiculously far behind value. It also matters critically to such professionals as lawyers, doctors, and teachers.