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[–] zipcodemonster 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

They can't trade future favors. The powerful people know the Clinton name is done and Chelsea will not be able to credibly run until a few decades make people forget her horrible parents.

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[–] heygeorge ago  (edited ago)

This hits the point. It's not even that they'd have to promise anything. There's was always an implied promise, or a reason to have them remember you. Also, right now busting pervs is in fashion and news orgs aren't charity organizations.

Edit: This article is apparently 1.5 years old.