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How the rich control policymaking
New research shows the power of the wealthiest Americans to impose their preferences
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New research shows the power of the wealthiest Americans to impose their preferences
Company owners and executives top donors to Republican billionaire
Attack ads figured much more in the lead up to the state's primary than previous contests in Iowa and New Hampshire
Brent Ferguson of Brennan Center for Justice and Josh Stewart, a deputy communications director at Sunlight, discuss
Sanders wants to break up the biggest banks and strengthen restictions, while Clinton would not break up the banks
Big-money super PACs not officially aligned with party candidates have raised nearly half the 2016 election haul to date
Records show former Alaska governor’s fundraising operation spends more on its own operations than on backing candidates
Attack follows candidate’s climb in New Hampshire polls
US Chamber of Commerce and allies say transparency efforts ‘used to attack companies’
Nonprofit that takes anonymous donations behind ads touting Democratic candidate
