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Federal Election Commission v. Ted Cruz for Senate

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A Central Feature of Democracy Is Purchasing With Money Influence and Access in Politics

The majority opinion of the Supreme Court says that money can be used to buy influence in politics. The case was brought by a couple of left-wing podcasters, who say they're conservatives but are really just saying what the court said. "I think it is time for a quick break, another bute in thisis opinion," writes Justice Samuel Alito. 'It's not paying for ads. The ads have already been paid.'

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