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Who Actually Thinks Citizens United Is Good for Elections? Turns Out, Hardly Anyone. But despite public opposition to money in politics, the 2016 election is expected to set new records with spending by candidates and outside groups expected to approach a stunning $10 billion. Analysts warn that the unpopular Citizens United ruling is wreaking havoc far beyond the 2016 presidential election.
Facing $5 Billion Campaign, Hunger for a ’21st Century Democracy Agenda’. “Americans are hungry, indeed starving, for candidates who will take action to ensure that government works for every citizen, not just those who are able to write big checks to candidates, parties, and political action groups.”