Aspen Ideas Festival

Shifting Influence in Politics from the Money to the Many

Season 1 Episode 57 | 52m 18s

In this age of disruption, is it conceivable that innovations could emerge in campaign practice that help candidates win while increasing their reliance on everyday constituents as opposed to well-heeled donors? As a new generation of Americans comes of age and the Internet becomes the dominant political medium, can people power compete with financial power?

Aired: 06/29/15

Rating: NR

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The Aspen Institute produces the Aspen Ideas Festival in concert with its partner, The Atlantic.