How billionaires control US elections

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Millions have already been raised for the 2024 presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. But where does that money come from? Here's how the ultrarich can sway an election.

These billionaires and business leaders are backing Kamala Harris

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Vice President Kamala Harris in Milwaukee at her first campaign rally.

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Tim Walz is a YIMBY. He's supported a ton of new housing that's kept rents down in Minnesota.

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Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally with Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris at Girard College in Philadelphia.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed a series of legislation paving the way for more housing construction in the Midwestern state.

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JD Vance defends his infamous 'childless cat ladies' comment: 'I have nothing against cats'

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Sen. JD Vance, who is running as former President Donald Trump's vice president nominee, speaking at a fundraising event at Discovery World in Milwaukee in July 2024.
Sen. JD Vance, who is former President Donald Trump's running mate, owns multiple properties.

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Barack Obama finally endorses Kamala Harris

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Barack Obama says he supports Kamala Harris for president.

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Bernie Sanders is holding off on endorsing Kamala Harris because he wants an influential role in her campaign: report

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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks at a re-election rally at Maceachron Park on June 21, 2024 in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is yet to officially endorse Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Trump is furious he spent money attacking Biden but now has to 'start all over'

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Donald Trump has been attacking Democrats on Truth Social and complaining that his campaign now has to "start all over."

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Joe Manchin, one of the few threats to Kamala Harris, says he won't take her on

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U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV) leaves the U.S. Capitol for a private meeting
Sen. Joe Manchin registered as an Independent in May, having previously represented West Virginia as a Democrat.

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All the Democrats who have endorsed Kamala Harris to replace Joe Biden after he dropped out

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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a moderated conversation
President Joe Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the Democratic nominee.

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Kamala Harris' opening argument: Vote for me and I'll decimate Project 2025

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US Vice President Kamala Harris.
US Vice President Kamala Harris.

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