PSCI264 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Hillary Clinton, Plutocracy
18 Nov 2016
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The candidate with the most money usually wins. Even more obvious when it is set up as a down ballot. Negative advertising at the local level can sway an election. Those who donate to campaigns are the most important in uencers of an election. The funding of campaigns by the elite demonstrates the economic inequality and also furthers it. Donor class has more control over policy making. The rich are also less supportive over economic policy development. The amount of money spent on campaigns is rising. Argued to have little effect on campaign outcomes. Having money makes you a threat to the other candidates. People want politicians that aren"t in uenced by campaign donations and the donor class. Therefore, candidates who are independently wealthy generally have an advantage in the election process. Money shapes who is taken seriously as a presidential candidate in presidential elections. Their ability to hold to their promises due to their funds.
