Concerns Rise Over Billionaire Spending $57 Million for Senate Seat
Is a New Level of Insider Trading Coming?
The unsavory links between lawmakers and money have been getting increasingly scrutinized in recent years as bills that would prevent politicians from directly trading continue to be promised but never materialize.
Trone Lends Millions to Himself in Senatorial Bid
The billionaire founder of Total Wine & More has spent $57 million in his bid for a Senate seat, raising concerns about the ability of individuals to buy power through vast campaign spending.
Money Buying Influence at All-Time Highs?
Suspicious trades by politicians and corporations, along with extensive lobbying efforts, have drawn attention to the issue of insider trading and influence peddling in politics.
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