I think Doug is making the assumption that the next in line is less likely to donate than Dr. Connor would be.
Probably, and it’s not a bad assumption. I’d imagine that donation to charities would vary wildly between candidates. But it’s still an assumption, and his argument is not as airtight as he makes it appear.
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I think Doug is making the assumption that the next in line is less likely to donate than Dr. Connor would be.
Probably, and it’s not a bad assumption. I’d imagine that donation to charities would vary wildly between candidates. But it’s still an assumption, and his argument is not as airtight as he makes it appear.