Very interesting study of the overall impact of wealthy elites and corporations on the democratic process in our country. The findings suggest that we are less of a democracy and more of an oligarchy where those with money and resources control the political process and everyone else (the masses) have very limited influence and impact. Anyone that has observed our system likely has always suspected this was the case, particularly after the Citizens United ruling in 2010, but it’s a little disheartening and disconcerting to see such convincing evidence that supports that claim.