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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.
Tobacco Lobbying Industry Tactics Influencing E-Cigarette Policy
As E-cigarettes challenge market dominance of the majors, tobacco lobbying combines with industry investments to secure control
Koch Brothers State Spending Binge Underway
As billionaire conservative election donors, the Koch Brothers state spending could have a major impact
Which US House Challenger Has the Biggest Bank Account?
To unseat an incumbent in today’s system, a US House challenger has to raise an enormous amount of money
Heightened Outside Spending Threatening Judicial Elections
Problem becomes crisis as massive donations are threatening judicial elections by skewing results
More Questions Follow NY’s Trump Foundation Investigation
New York state’s attorney general has revealed a politically sensitive Trump Foundation investigation
AUDIO: Koch Brothers Dominating Spending Inside GOP
Network of political donors that lead spending inside GOP behind Americans for Prosperity advocacy group
Political Calls to Rein in CEO Pay Are Mostly Just Rhetoric
Wall Street’s influence in government keeps any real plans to control or cap CEO pay from becoming reality
Growing Dangers From Research Funding Politicization
Growing body of evidence reveals how research funding politicization skews scientific priority making
SuperPACs Dominate Political TV Ad Buying, Not Campaigns
Outside groups like SuperPACs are outspending candidates through massive political TV ad campaigns