US election: Will money decide the next president? DW 08/14/2024
Briefly

The staggering $5.7 billion spent in the 2020 US presidential elections reflects the extreme financial demands for candidates to engage voters effectively.
Big donations from wealthy individuals and corporate entities significantly influence campaign strategies, as seen with donors like Reid Hoffman backing their political preferences.
Kamala Harris's substantial fundraising success demonstrates the importance of financial backing in modern political campaigns, often outweighing grassroots support.
Foreign influence and large-scale donations create challenges in ensuring political candidates prioritize voter needs over the interests of wealthy sponsors.
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