Explaining Super PACs and PACs, Gerrymandering and other Voter Suppression, the top 20 spenders. Plutarch, Greek philosopher, and historian, 46-120 AD, Middle Platonist known for his Parallel Lives and Moralia.   Money’s influence on U.S. elections and public policy. The Center for Responsive Politics projects that more than $5 billion will be spent during the 2018 election, … Continue reading 10 Years. Money’s influence on U.S. elections and public policy: Cost of 2018 election to surpass $5 billion