Although money does buy influence over some of the voters that actually vote, the real control is at the state level with parties. The GOP didn't have to spend a dime to steal the election in Florida in 2000, just like the DNC wouldn't have to spend a dime to steal any election in the Chicago area. The real power is within the two parties, which control the debate and, to a great extent, how the elections are run.
Koch brothers plan to spend close on $900m. Oligarchy, not democracy...
Although money does buy influence over some of the voters that actually vote, the real control is at the state level with parties. The GOP didn't have to spend a dime to steal the election in Florida in 2000, just like the DNC wouldn't have to spend a dime to steal any election in the Chicago area. The real power is within the two parties, which control the debate and, to a great extent, how the elections are run.