Are mega political donations ok?

Some people think that money can buy them political power.

In the 19th century, US campaign donations (money given to a political party) allowed candidates who weren’t rich to run for election. Now, some people make huge donations. The US has rules on how much money can be given to politicians but there is no limit on how much businesses, organisations and people can donate to “super political action committees” (super PACs). These are groups that aren’t allowed to work with politicians but they can promote them by spending money on adverts and social media, which is where many voters get their information. In the US, it is normal for political candidates to raise money through donations. Some say donating lots of money is part of politics but others disagree. What do you think? Should mega political donations be allowed?…

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