A new study shows that the wealthy have far more influence than the average American . Julian Zelizer says study raises disturbing questions about power of campaign money . Their arguments ignore the horrendous consequences that the influence of private money has on our democratic system . TL;DR Study finds rich Americans are much richer and better educated than average, but they still vote for politicians who favor their interests over those of ordinary Americans. Zelizer : It may take a constitutional amendment , and state action , to reform system .
A new study shows that the wealthy have far more influence than the average American . Julian Zelizer says study raises disturbing questions about power of campaign money . TL;DR Study finds rich Americans are much richer and better educated than average, but they still vote for politicians who favor their interests over those of ordinary Americans. Zelizer : It may take a constitutional amendment , and state action , to reform system .