Political fundraising has been a big topic of the 2016 presidential campaign.
Oliver then looked at what political fundraisers actually entail.
Other strange fundraisers included representatives wedding anniversary parties and even Taylor Swift concerts.
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Oliver again found clips from congressmen detesting the practice.
This inevitably ends up narrowing politicians priorities, as both Murphy and Oliver pointed out.
To get even more answers about fundraising, Oliver sat down with retiring Congressman Steve Israel (D-NY).
Israel cited fundraising fatigue in his retirement announcement, so Oliver asked about his experience with it.
Obviously, he immediately wanted to know about Johnnys Half Shell.
I know it well, Israel said.
Its like any restaurant in America.
This didnt stop Israel from soberly reflecting on the dreariness of fundraising, however.
It is, in my view, a form of torture, Israel said.
Watch the full clip below.
