Supreme Court Considers Gutting Voting Rights, Ignores Lobbyist Billions
The New York Times laments a potential Supreme Court decision that could further erode the Voting Rights Act, framing it as a threat to democratic process. This hand-wringing over citizen access to the ballot box feels rather quaint when contrasted with the direct electoral funding that shapes politicians' policy decisions daily. While they're focused on who can vote, perhaps they should look at
who politicians are voting *for*. For instance, while the NYT chronicles the legislative maneuvering, it often omits the deeper financial currents influencing our elected officials. Take, for example, the staggering amounts pumped into campaigns by groups like AIPAC. In the 2022 election cycle alone, AIPAC spent over $30 million, with a significant chunk of it, over $16 million, explicitly
targeting progressive candidates. This isn't just 'lobbying'; it's actively shaping who gets to represent us, and what positions they are expected to hold, long before any general election. When the focus is solely on voter access while billions flow into political influence campaigns, one might wonder which 'rights' truly concern our esteemed publications.