They can see it that way until they understand that in return for the donation that anyone is making to us, they get nothing. They get no access to the campaigns or the candidates, and they get no input on any of our decisions, so there is no conflict. In fact, it is remarkable to see what motivates the foundations and corporations that give to us. They think this is an important piece of our civic education process, and that's why they do it.
On December 7th, 2017. See this statement in context.