A new study shows that the wealthy have far more influence than the average American . Julian Zelizer When the Supreme Court issued decisions citing constitutional barriers to the regulation of campaign finance and independent organizations have figured out new ways to influence politicians , opponents of reform proclaim that the system is better off . The study raises disturbing questions about power of big money . If wealthy change policy , the inequality situation in America will only get worse , he says . Zelizer : It may take a constitutional amendment , and state action , to change system .
A new study shows that the wealthy have far more influence than the average American . Julian Zelizer The study raises disturbing questions about power of big money . If wealthy change policy , the inequality situation in America will only get worse , he says . Zelizer : It may take a constitutional amendment , and state action , to change system .