A dysfunctional political system is a recurring idea. Partisanship has always been part of America's political system. However, in the last several decades, partisanship has intensified to a level that it makes it virtually impossible to get anything accomplished legislatively. The system is broken and the country suffers from its paralysis. There were also always lobbyists or agents hired by wealthy individuals and special interest groups to influence the legislative agenda. But today's lobbyists are dealing in the millions of dollars in campaign contributions. Since only people or groups with money can afford the fees charged by these highly-paid lobbyists, it is the wealthiest in society who benefit from these influence-peddlers.
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