The 2012 Presidential Election will be known as the dirtiest political race in the history of the United States. More money brings more problems and LOTS of mud to sling. Much has changed since the 2008 election as The Supreme Court has since ruled in favor of corporations being able to anonymously funnel an unlimited amount of money to their chosen candidate. Of course, money isn't the ONLY factor in deciding a popular election, but it's increasing the deciding factor. Fortunately for Republican nominee Mitt Romney, he certainly has no shortage of funds and is also protected by his Magic Mormon Underwear. These sacred garments are worn by folks of Mormon persuasion day and night to safeguard against the evils of the world including liberals, terrorists, homosexuals and poor people who would hope to see the downfall of a rich elitist such as himself.
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In the end, Romney is banking on the power of his temple garments and God Almighty to make it rain enough fluid cash to wash away the Obamanation and usher in the dawning of a new conservative era. The Republican Party hopes a Romney win will course-correct President Obama's attempts at narrowing the wealth gap in our country, leaving men like Romney as the ruling class. Money walks, money talks and money buys elections in our brave new world. This man was chosen for the divine path to the White House because he's undeniably filthy rich. Just how much money does Mitt have? According to
USA Today, if one takes the combined wealth of the past 8 U.S. Presidents and doubles it... that is Romney's net worth. If elected, he will be the richest man to ever occupy the Oval Office.
How much does money truly factor in to which party gets elected these days? In 2004, 98% of House Seats and 88% of Senate Seats were awarded to the candidate who spent the most money. In 2006, the same held true for 94% of House and 73% of Senate seats as well as 93% of House and 94 % of Senate seats in 2008. These are
staggering numbers, which really tell the tale of how cash affects the outcome of voting. Of course, in 2008, Obama had a 2 to 1 monetary advantage over McCain. It is clear why Republicans nominated the wealthiest candidate they could find...
"Cash Rules Everything Around Me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the Money
Dolla, Dolla Bills Y'all"
According to
analysts, political advertising on television this election is expected to jump 80%. With Super PACs now in play, things are about to get nasty as these groups can spend anonymous contributions in any manner they see fit via attack ads. Of course, as we've seen in the primaries, candidates don't even have to take any responsibility for the content of these ads seeing as the "independent" PAC pays for them. A
recent study found when a candidate doubled his spending on ads in any particular state, they got an extra 1% of the popular vote. Likewise, when they cut spending by half, they lost 1% of the votes. Add this to the list of reasons the general public wishes to remove corporate interests from politics as they devalue the average citizen's vote. Polls have shown nearly 70% of Americans wish to limit campaign contributions, but then again, who is voting for us on such legislation?
"The issue here is not class envy, hating rich people because they are rich, but class interests – cementing the advantages of the privileged over the rest. The problem is not personal, it's systemic. In the current climate, it means a group of wealthy people in business will decide which wealthy people in Congress they would like to tell poor people what they can't have because times are hard. And unless the ruling is overturned there is precious little that can be done about it."
Today, there are over 250 Millionaires in Congress, drawing less than a $200K per year salary. Money is an extension of power and wealthy men seek more and more control. The median worth of any Congressman is $892K, which is NINE TIMES the average American Household. Just remember when they have their hand out- if anyone doesn't need your contributions to get by, it's your local Politician... and the Good Lord of course.
