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[–] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

For the US, nobody should donate at higher levels at least

If they are a legitimate candidate. They get a set budget and must account for every penny.

[–] wombatula@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago

For the ~~US~~ world, nobody should donate at higher levels at least

If they are a legitimate candidate. They get a set budget and must account for every penny.

[–] troyunrau@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago

Depends on the country and their specific implementation of democracy. Money talks less in Canada than the US, for example.

[–] sqgl@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Isn't that the equivalent of an election without large donors? Just eliminate non personal donations already.

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 3 points 2 years ago

I'm afraid not. Large companies are owned by rich people. NZ's largest political donor is a billionaire owner of a pretty big company, and he makes large donations in his own name.