The Preamble

The Preamble

Why Corruption Doesn’t Always End Political Careers

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Casey Burgat
Apr 24, 2026
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A quick note before today’s piece:

We’re getting ready to kick off Season 2 of my private book club and community, Governerds Insider, and we’re almost at capacity. Over the next few months, we’ll read two books together — The View from the East Wing by Jill Biden, and The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali — and talk live with the authors. If you joi…

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Associate Professor at George Washington University, author of WE HOLD THESE "TRUTHS", former Congress staffer, eternal optimist, unhealthy sports fan.
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