Superficial Needs: The Significance of Money on Presidential Elections

Money has always been important in politics. However, over the years, money has been relatively downplayed, leading to the question: exactly what role does money play in the election of the president? The reality is that while presidential elections today rely on money to a considerable extent, money does not necessarily determine the final outcome of elections. More specifically, as time has progressed, the role of money in presidential elections has gone on a general …

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