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PoliticsIs money ruining US elections?

Political advertising spending for the 2026 US midterms is on course to hit a record $11.6bn. Super PACs, dark money and billionaire donors shape who runs and wins, while voters from both parties say money has too much influence. Josh Rushing asks Lawrence Lessig and Bradley Smith who pays, what they seek in return and whether the system can change.

US electionscampaign financepolitical advertising

AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 19:59Original

Is money ruining US elections?
Is money ruining US elections?Politics