Many people could soon be homeless without government assistance. Given that Mitch McConnell wants to do everything in his power (as he has over the last several months) to make sure that people don't get help (Unless they're a corporation, then its different!) I'd say the political donations are worth a bit more at the moment. Imagine if we didn't give so much fucking power to an old decrepit confederate memorial come to life!
"Tradition" is just a word people use to make themselves feel better about being an asshole.