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General News 8/2/2015 at 3:55 AM EDT H3'ed 8/2/15

Oligarchy Of Super PAC Megadonors Have Conquered American Politics

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Monied donors dominate politics to an unprecedented degree

Monied donors dominate politics to an unprecedented degree
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A new oligarchic era of American politics came into full view on Friday, as super PACs disclosed fundraising details showing billionaires bankrolling the 2016 presidential race to an unprecedented degree. The unlimited-money super PACs account for one-third of all federal election funds raised in the first half of 2015 -- up from 4 percent at this time in the last presidential election. Three-quarters of all super PAC money came from more than 500 wealthy donors, corporations and unions in contributions above $100,000.

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