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May 29 2025POLITICS

Boston's Big Spenders: The Battle for Mayor Heats Up

The race for Boston's mayoral seat is heating up, with a significant chunk of money pouring in from a group called "Your City, Your Future. " This group, backing Josh Kraft, has decided to spend an extra $989, 000 on ads. This brings their total spending on negative ads against the current mayor, Mi

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

Wisconsin's Supreme Court Showdown: Big Money, Big Stakes

The upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election is a big deal. It could change the balance of power in the state, affecting issues like abortion, labor rights, and even how districts are drawn for elections. The current liberal majority is at risk because one of their justices is retiring. The race is

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

Is America for Sale?

Ever felt like your voice doesn't matter in politics? It's not just you. The U. S. is seeing a dramatic increase in money influencing elections, thanks to a 2010 Supreme Court decision. This decision allowed rich people and businesses to spend unlimited amounts on campaigns, a move that's changed th

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Dec 13 2024POLITICS

The Money Trail: Political Spending in the US

In the world of politics, money talks. And according to recent reports, it's shouting quite loudly. The electoral spending in the United States has reached unprecedented levels. Every major race, from congressional seats to state governorships, saw huge amounts of money flowing in. Let's ta

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

The Ohio Senate Race: A Tsunami of Money and Misinformation

Ohio's 2024 Senate race is the priciest in the nation, with nearly $500 million spent on ads. The battle between incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown and Republican Bernie Moreno is the talk of the town. Political experts worry that this flood of cash, especially from anonymous donors, could drown the d

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