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While it’s perhaps true that not all billionaires lobby or attempt to control governments, the evidence suggests that a significant number do exert their power to influence political decisions.
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Significant number of billionaires exert power to influence political decisions.
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{
    "date": "2024-04-23",
    "topic": "Billionaire influence on political systems",
    "author": "Brigid Baleno"
}
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September 12, 2025 at 1:15 AM (2 days ago)
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September 12, 2025 at 1:15 AM (2 days ago)

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Billionaires exert significant influence on political systems through campaign contributions, lobbying, and connections. Their wealth concentrates power, raising concerns about democratic processes.

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Wealth Inequality
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Billionaires
Political Influence
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Campaign Finance
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