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How to explain modern American politics in one chart

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A chart showing billionaires' political contributions as a percentage of overall contributions, from 2000 to 2024. A vertical red line separates the chart into before the Citizens United decision and after. Before Citizens United: 2000: 0.6% 2002: 0.7% 2004: 0.3% 2006: 0.4% 2008: 0.3% 2010: 0.9% After Citizens United: 2012: 3.7% 2014: 6.0% 2016: 10.5% 2018: 10.7% 2020: 7.9% 2022: 11.8% 2024: 16.5%

The Billionaires’ War

The ultrawealthy put Trump in power but other people will pay the price
Paul Krugman
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