Why Do Politicians Lie So Often?

Politicians lie to get what they want. Imagine you're playing a game with your friends, and if you say something tricky, you might win the game. Politicians do that in real life, they make up stories or hide facts so people will support them.

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Examples

A politician says a new law will create jobs, but it actually hurts small businesses.
A candidate claims they never missed a day of work, even though they’ve been on vacation for months.
A mayor tells the public that there are no more budget cuts coming, only to later announce another round.

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