‘That’s Oligarchy,’ Says Sanders as Billionaires Pump Cash Into Trump Campaign — “We must overturn the disastrous Citizens United Supreme Court decision and move to public funding of elections,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
When I hear the words, “‘That’s Oligarchy,’ Says Sanders as Billionaires Pump Cash Into Trump Campaign — “We must overturn the disastrous Citizens United Supreme Court decision and move to public funding of elections,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders,” it resonates deep within me. The notion that billionaires can have such a profound impact on our democratic process is alarming. The fact that their immense wealth can sway elections, essentially buying influence and power, goes against the very foundation of democracy.
It is disheartening to see the influence of money in politics grow to such an extent that it threatens the core principles of our democracy.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker