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Money Politics articles on Democracy Chronicles
This Money Politics section includes news about the efforts to reduce the influence of money over the election system that has grown substantially since the Citizens United ruling. Also see our entire section on Money Politics or our articles on Political Lobbying.
Karl Rove Political Donations Reveal Transparency Gaps
FEC Commissioner and transparency activists warn over Karl Rove political donations
VIDEO: How To Rig Elections In Current System
Brennan Center report and video show how to rig elections with the commonly used methods today
Single-Candidate SuperPACs Facilitating Political Bribery
Secretive single-candidate superPACs supported frequently by a rich family member or benefactor
Court Rules NJ Governor Transparency is Not Required
Chris Christie has proven that rules on NJ Governor transparency have been extremely weakened
Hedge Fund Political Ties Key to Increasing Profits
A successful investment business is largely determined by your hedge fund political ties
Senators Accept Election Donations From Foreign Oil Compainies
Inside America’s ridiculous system for election fundraising, donations from foreign oil industry
Spending on Wall Street Lobbying at Record
Financial institutions spending massive sums on politics in wave of Wall Street lobbying
Tragic Barriers That Defeated Independent for Michigan Senate
Two party political system has no room to allow campaign of Independent for Michigan Senate
Dirty Energy Lobbying Against Economic Interest of Supporters
States that stand to gain most from reform fall prey to big energy lobbying campaigns