11.   But the politicians all know.

12.   But the politicians know their audience.

13.   Every politician knows that it is easier to take away promised tax relief that has not yet been enjoyed than to raise actual taxes or cut existing programs.

14.   Every politician knows that gifts come with strings attached.

15.   FPPC Enforcement Chief Daryl East said there was no evidence the politicians knew the contributions they received were laundered.

16.   How can a politician discuss anything sensitive in the presence of a security detail if the politician knows he can be blackmailed for every indiscreet word?

17.   How could Arizona politicians know with such certainty that Arizona voters are gullible enough to fall for something like that?

18.   It must be a relief when politicians know babies they really want to kiss.

19.   It was something Massachusetts politicians already knew.

20.   It is said many politicians know very little about the economy, however.