Poll: 72 percent say there's too much money in American politics
Key takeaways
- Politico released a poll on Saturday showing that 72 percent of Americans say there s too much money in politics, whereas 5 percent say they disagree.
- Five percent of Harris voters and 4 percent of Trump voters say they disagree.
- Pollsters also found that a majority of Americans say they think money shapes election outcomes, with 39 percent telling Politico s pollsters that money can outright buy results.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Politico released a poll on Saturday showing that 72 percent of Americans say there s too much money in politics, whereas 5 percent say they disagree.
A larger number of voters who backed former Vice President Kamala Harris and President Trump say they agree, with 80 percent of Harris voters saying there s too much money in U.S. politics and 77 percent of Trump voters who say the same. Five percent of Harris voters and 4 percent of Trump voters say they disagree.
Pollsters also found that a majority of Americans say they think money shapes election outcomes, with 39 percent telling Politico s pollsters that money can outright buy results. Another 34 percent say money can influence elections, but not buy them.