The candidates with the most cash have an overwhelming likelihood to end up the winner in our current election system. That held true in 2024 as the Carpenter’s Union PAC “For a Better Tomorrow” spent more than $500,000 to ensure Tom Cook and Tasha Kama were re-elected to the Maui County Council over Kelly King and Carol Lee Kamekona.

Back in 2012, GOP presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney looked like he was going to try and buy his way into the White House.

Citizens United has lead to a significant concentration of political power in the hands of wealthy entities, compromising the integrity of our democracy.