"Rich people can buy political representation" While that's true it's a very simplified picture of how money affects politics, which applies everywhere but is

"Rich people can buy political representation" While that's true it's a very simplified picture of how money affects politics, which applies everywhere but is perhaps most conspicuous in the US. Different lobbies/pressure groups/unions also affect politics through large donations. As a small example, consider the California Teacher's Association: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Teachers_Association#Spending_in_California_politics http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Teachers_Association.... Goes on to show that financial pressures in politics may work both ways.