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Episode 694: An Estimated $15.9 Billion was Spent in the 2024 Election Cycle, and 50% of It Came from the Top 1% of Special Interest Donors

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Jan. 14, 2025

An Estimated $15.9 Billion was Spent in the 2024 Election Cycle, but 50% of It Came from the Top 1% of Special Interest Donors

As we approach the 15th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s fateful Citizens United decision, we consider the estimated $15.9 billion dollars spent in the 2024 campaign. That’s a lot of special interest influence.

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