And over time, the American dream for many has all but turned into an American myth. As power consolidated in economic systems, we saw the same kind of trend in our political system. A broken campaign finance system which disproportionately allowed big money to dictate the political agenda. And a policy making process increasingly influenced more by Washington insiders than everyday working people. (11:17–11:28)
CLAIM
Asserts that the campaign finance system allows big money to influence politics.
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