SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- In his weekly on-air commentary, ABC7 News anchor Dan Ashley looks at the growing influence of money in Presidential politics.
Money has always been the fuel that makes the political engine go to a certain extent, but probably never more so that now.
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Last year, lobbyists spent $3.4 billion dollars trying to influence lawmakers in Washington.
The role and power that massive corporations play in our society is bigger than ever and is expanding every year.
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The challenge is to balance the interests of big business with ordinary Americans is a political system awash in special interest money.
Each week, ABC7 News Anchor Dan Ashley offers commentary on the important issues affecting people where you live. Here's a look back at previous segments.