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Editorial Roundup: United States

Fixing The Media And Campaign Spending By The Rich


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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, December 19th 2024 at 12:00 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Virtually everyone, except Elon Musk, agrees that the rich have too much political power these days. When a single individual can put tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars behind their favored candidate,

The article from MSN, titled "Fixing the Media and Campaign Spending by the Rich," discusses the influence of wealthy individuals on media and political campaigns in the United States. It highlights how the Citizens United Supreme Court decision has allowed for unlimited spending by corporations and unions on political campaigns, which has led to an increase in the influence of the rich in politics. The piece critiques the current state of media, pointing out that media consolidation has resulted in fewer voices and perspectives, often aligning with the interests of wealthy owners or shareholders. It suggests reforms like overturning Citizens United, implementing public financing of elections, and promoting media diversity to counteract the undue influence of the affluent. The article argues for a more equitable system where the voices of ordinary citizens are not drowned out by the financial power of the elite, advocating for changes that would foster a healthier democracy.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/fixing-the-media-and-campaign-spending-by-the-rich/ar-AA1waGZn ]

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