The Guardian Australia · general
California political campaigns pay $15 per signature amid billionaire influence
2 hours ago
Political campaigns in California are paying $15 per signature due to a push from billionaires including Sergey Brin, who contributed $45 million against a proposed wealth tax. This reflects a growing trend of wealthy individuals influencing elections, following the 2010 Citizens United decision. Over 75 percent of Americans oppose this influx of money in politics, highlighting widespread discontent.
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