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The school board where I lived was nonpartisan. 

So, the problem is local politicians?  Everywhere?  And there is no solution?  OK then.  

School lunches are largely not free, the problem is "government", and they broadly aren't very nutritious.  Does that sum it up?

FWIW, the school system my kids were in was not known for being parsimonious.

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At the university level, yes.  At the District level, at least in PA, they are very thin.  

Very different than my experience.


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I can sort of understand this, if a campaign thinks they are likely to win but close, they might spend like crazy late thinking they can pay the bills later, if they win.  In a billion dollar campaign, overspending by $20 million isn't much, and yes, I realize it's reported they used private jets and had other dubious expenses.

It is akin to having a budget of $1,000 and over spending by $20.  As I recall, most campaigns end up in debt and unable to pay some bills.  They usually get bailed out after the fact, we need an Ambassador to Belize for example.  Of course, if you lose .... someone likely gets stiffed.

I think they spent in curious ways at times, but it's not unusual for a losing campain to spend a hoard of money.  I'm never sure what happens, I'd guess the debt usually is just never made good.  Maybe someone sues?  I dunno the particulars, but I recall a lot of stories about campaigns ending with heavy debt and not paying bills, and never is the story continued.

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