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focused his relationship -- focused his presidency on the relationship of that community. That goes back many years. This is just another part of that. Joe: all the while, donald trump packs $40 million in an afternoon. Oil executives pumping $40 million into this one-day hall, which makes it one of the most lucrative days for the trump campaign and I guess one of the most lucrative days in presidential campaign history, but this took place in the post oak hotel, 700,000 square feet, owned by -- has as a rolls-royce dealership and his top five helicopter pad. Is that how we relate with people? >> It's how you raise money, right? I think, too, everything you hear over the former president's mouth, they are the kinds of policies and leadership that that industry is actually looking for. They are looking for addict ability and some sense of where things will be going under the trump administration, and I certainly think the oil industry probably feels pretty good about donald trump being in the white house as opposed to joe biden. Joe: there was a post from the white house saying he would do anything for the oil industry for a billion dollars. This is not quite billion dollars. >> Donald trump went to the oil industry and said, look, give me $1 billion and I will roll back clean air, clean water regulations people care about across the country. People do not want an incredible amount of pollution, but they also do not want their candidates going to wealthy business interests and saying, give me money and I will give you what you want. What we should actually be doing, and I know this is politics 101, is delivering for them in a class and working-class americans. Joe: it's funny the way this has turned into a mainstream talking point. Remember, he said, I will be dictator for a day just so I can say drill, baby, drill. That resonates with someone. Who is the voter this appeals to let says this means lower gas prices? >> It's the middle class. People expect politicians to go to fancy hotels and raise money. I don't know that they want it, but that's what they think of politicians. I think that is the perception they have, so I don't pick necessarily it will take away or give really into anything but donald trump's coffers. Joe called alternative is radio city with barack obama and queen latifah and lizzo. That was one we already saw, and apparently the bided -- biden campaign will try this again. That is joe biden's version of this, mixing with celebrities and being the hollywood guy. >> The important thing is he is not going out there offering businesspeople the policies they want in exchange for money. He is out there working with people who support him who are popular with large audiences and who can bring votes. Joe: that's not a turnoff. Maybe it's a draw. You tell me. I remember the old celebrity at mccain made, and they put barack obama and paris hilton in the same ad. It did not seem to hurt. >> If I remember correctly, barack obama became president. Joe: there you have it from our panel. They will stay with us. There was another controversial flag you might have heard, spotted on property of a supreme court justice, samuel alito. "the new york times" reporting this. Our political panel will be back with us after the break ONFind a great deal foryour ideal hotel.Open trivago select your check-in andcheck-out dates and search. Compare prices forthe same hotel and save up to $50 a night. Hotel? trivago. We all strive for peace of mind, whether in life or our investments. But that's not easy with today's market complexity. For over two decades, Goodreid has helped Canadians from coast to coast to achieve their financial goals, through both good times and bad. Working with our portfolio managers, you can navigate tomorrow's financial uncertainty with confidence. It's time. Take control of your wealth. I'm Gordon Reid. Invest with confidence, invest with peace of mind. To learn more,visit Goodreid.com. New Herbal Essences is packedwith naturally derivedplant based ingredientsyo and none of the stuffit won't. Our sulfate free collections,smell incredible and leave your hairtouchably soft and smooth. New Herbal Essences. -Last quarter Capital Direct investors saw a return of over eight percent. -Find out why so many people have been trusting Capital Direct for over sixteen years. -Speak to your financial advisor today and ask for a copy of our offering memorandum. CapitalDirect.ca Text on Screen

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