Corporations have always had an influence in politics and in our government. Back during the Cold War, it was mostly defense industries and defense lobbyists who would control our government. In the 80s, it was the NRA and the Koch Brothers. During the Bush era, it was oil and energy companies (Halliburton, Exxon, etc.). However, there were always limits.
However, Citizens United v. FEC blew those limits away and now corporations could control everything, and you can blame McConnell. McConnell has made it his long life goal of making sure money is involved in politics and everything can be bought.
Corporations have always had an influence in politics and in our government. Back during the Cold War, it was mostly defense industries and defense lobbyists who would control our government. In the 80s, it was the NRA and the Koch Brothers. During the Bush era, it was oil and energy companies (Halliburton, Exxon, etc.). However, there were always limits.
However, Citizens United v. FEC blew those limits away and now corporations could control everything, and you can blame McConnell. McConnell has made it his long life goal of making sure money is involved in politics and everything can be bought.
Exxon Valdez didn't kill itself...