I might counter that the influence of money has a bigger impact on congressional, state, and local elections?

I would agree that maybe big money may not affect presidential elections as much as we'd like to think, but perhaps the real prizes are congressional seats and governorships.  Something to consider anyway.

Flower:  My guess would be few or none.

People are easily taken in by rhetoric and hyperbole.  They hear the words but fail to understand the meaning.

They are spoon-fed their information and never question it.

Gormlessness is a natural state anymore.

Goose wrote:

Perhaps so, Fred.
Maybe "down ticket" money is more important because you don't have the ravenous national 24/7 political media to get your message out.

Also, perhaps while money is very important, there might be a ceiling to its effect. You need a certain amount to play the game, but more than that does not necessarily advance you further?

Sorry, left out a word
 

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