That should not be news to anyone. The only thing that has recently changed is Citizens United makes it easier to just avoid having to pass through money throug

That should not be news to anyone. The only thing that has recently changed is Citizens United makes it easier to just avoid having to pass through money through more middlemen to bribe politicians. Before radio and TV, only the rich elite who had the time to research politics voted. After radio and TV, only the rich elite who had the money to buy election ad slots got representation.