In theory, you can make or spend a small sum to accomplish your goal.

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The latest goal: to make sure the Democrats themselves don't become a small caravan, reduced to a minority in the House and maybe even the Senate.

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My goal was to offer my skills to help find a way for a small organization to make a big difference.

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