The Rest Is Politics: US 2. How to buy the White House
May 3, 2024
Dive into the murky waters of money in U.S. politics, where campaign financing heavily skews representation. Discover the challenges presidential candidates face in engaging diverse voters amidst changing technology. Explore Mexico's presidential race, potentially electing its first female leader, and how these developments may influence U.S. immigration policies. The hosts also discuss innovative approaches to reforming political influence and the dynamics of election advertising across different countries.
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Networking through Politics
- Anthony Scaramucci shares how he leveraged political donations to network with wealthy individuals.
- This strategy helped him build his business at Goldman Sachs.
Impact of Citizens United
- The Citizens United ruling allows unlimited spending in US political campaigns, which has skewed policies and legislation.
- This has left the average citizen without a lobbyist and disproportionately favors large corporations.
Dark Money's Rise
- Dark money in US politics has increased by 900% since Citizens United, making it difficult to trace donations.
- US campaign spending dwarfs other countries, with Joe Biden spending 76 times more than Boris Johnson in 2020.