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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.
Gulf Diplomatic Dispute: Both Sides Lobby Hard in Washington
Both sides in the Gulf dispute are working hard to win over international public opinion
Why Honorable Politicians Must Reject Dark Money Donations
A very important call to politicians to reject donations from dark money sources from the Brennan Center
Georgia Election Most Expensive House Race in History
The special House race in Georgia’s sixth district has become the most expensive in history
Small Political Donations Are Flooding This Year’s Elections
In two special House races this year, small donors were the largest source of funds
Sheldon Adelson Super PAC to Organize GOP Redistricting Plans
The Super PAC is being put together as part of Republican plan to defend redistricting maps
Israel, Saudi, UAE Team Up in Anti-Qatar Congressional Lobbying
Qatar sanctions sponsored by 10 US lawmakers who received more than $1m from lobbyists
An Anti-Comey Ad is Sign of Dark Money Power in Politics
Dark money-funded attack ad scheduled to run during Thursday’s testimony by ex-FBI Director
Kentucky Campaign Finance Law Struck Down in Court
The Kentucky money politics law was quashed after ruling in a District Court found the law discriminatory
Big Oil Lobby Blocking Colorado Health And Safety Regulations
The oil and gas industry is a major player in Colorado politics, it has spent more than $25 million on elections