Money is everywhere in politics right now. So who’s funding the candidates on Florida’s ballots?
In just the state level races in Florida, candidates and political committees have raised nearly a billion dollars. And that doesn’t include spending on local or federal races.
“The role of money in politics is important because it helps understand who is trying to influence the outcomes,” David Meyers explained in an interview. Meyers is with Open Secrets, a nonpartisan nonprofit group that analyzes money in politics.
Most voters — regardless of party — feel that lobbyists and big donors have too much influence in politics. A 2023
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