Campaign Donors: Money in Modern Politics
An individual could give a 2024 presidential campaign just $6,600 directly — yet some gave nine figures. Here’s how modern political money really moves.
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Billionaire Politics: When Personal Wealth Becomes Public Power
When a billionaire stops donating and becomes the candidate — or the official. Self-funding, cabinet seats, and the Musk-DOGE gray zone, with the real numbers.
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Politics: How Wealth Buys Access and Influence
How wealthy households actually buy political access in 2026 — direct caps, super PACs, dark money, lobbying. Plus the $288M check that broke the modern record.
