Presidents have a hard time saying no to those who spent millions to help them win. Big donors get easier access to the White House to pitch their interests than little donors. Money buys influence.
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Eight reasons to hit ‘mute’ during TV ads by super PACs
First Iowa, now Florida, have seen the first wave of political TV ads from super PACs – mostly negative – that will smother the 2012 presidential elections. Voters have an easy way to avoid such ads: the mute button. Here are eight reasons to use it:
3. Wealthy contributors to super PACs will likely ask for special favors from a winning candidate.
