Kill the ‘money buys elections’ cliche

Published November 15, 2016 1:24am ET



President-elect Trump broke a lot of barriers this election. He overcame controversy, a so-called “unprofessional” campaign operation and the opposition of both major party establishments.

His election should also allow political observers to retire an old cliche: The idea that “money buys elections.” How can anyone say otherwise at this point?

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