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The Impact of Big Business on the U.S. Election
The 2016 presidential election has definitely been put under the microscope with many red flags beings raised. A major conflict that keeps coming up is the influence of big businesses and private donors on the democratic election process. Many believe that big businesses and powerful donors dump millions of dollars into the campaigns in order to sway policies and politicians in their favor. The process of allowing corporations to donate millions of dollars to political campaigns has impacted our democratic election process severely.
These articles explain the history of lobbying and show how much of an effect these big businesses have on our elections. They also provide examples of such results using examples of past elections, whether presidential or not. One of the two goals for further research is to find more of the arguments standing for the meddling of big businesses in politics, especially elections. The other goal would be to research further on how lobbying happens and other different ways on how the involvement of business support influences elections.
6 Best Sources:
Calabresi, Steven G., and Larissa C. Leibowitz. “Monopolies and the constitution: a history of crony capitalism.” Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy Summer 2013: 983+. Academic OneFile. Web. 24 Oct. 2016.
Drutman, Lee. “How Corporate Loyalists Conquered American Democracy.”The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company, 20 Apr. 2015. Web. 24 Oct. 2016.
Harder, Amy; Mullins, Brody. “U.S. news: Businesses Boost a Democrat,” Wall Street Journal p.A.4. April 23, 2014. Web. 10/24/2016.
Maximino, Martin. “The Influence of Elites, Interest Groups and Average Voters on American Politics.” Journalist’s Resource. N.p., 14 Nov. 2014. Web. 26 Oct. 2016.
Salzer, James. “ELECTION 2016: Big business opens wallet in primary: Support goes to lawmakers who backed transportation tax hike.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution [Atlanta, GA] 23 May 2016: A1. General OneFile. Web. 24 Oct. 2016.
Timiraos, N., & Rubin, R. (2016, Sep 28). Election 2016: Nominee banks on business — trump’s blunt defense of his business practices could appeal to some, repel others. Wall Street Journal
Coffey, Brendan. “Hillary Clinton Is Outraising Trump 20-to-1 Among Billionaires.” Bloomberg.com. Bloomberg, 26 Sept. 2016. Wed. 16 Oct. 2016.
The influence of big business on the 2016 Presidential Election has become a major talking point amongst critics and pundits. According to Bloomberg Market Hillary Clinton is getting 20 times the amount of donations from billionaires compared to Donald Trump. Wall Street tycoon, George Soros is Hillary Clinton’s biggest donor. He has donated over 11 million dollars to her campaign. This makes people question the policies of the candidates. Why is Hillary Clinton getting so much support from Billionaires, specifically, Wall Street Billionaires? Has she promised them something in return for all the cash they are throwing her way?
Our area of focus is on Big Business and its influence on the United States election and its political system as a whole. The three questions that I came up with are:
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