DEMOCRACY KILLER: Visual Representation Of How Much Election Spending Has Increased Since 1996

Since the 1996 presidential election, special interest money has increased 129-fold. At this rate, imagine how big the circle for 2016 could be. It looks like democracy is for sale, and lobbyists are definitely buying. What do you think? Is reform necessary or is this just the way it’s gonna be from here on out?

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