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Read the whole book Dark Money by Jane Mayer
Mayer, J. (2016). Dark money. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.
Explain the REDMAP plan, how billionaires rebranded the wishes of the 1%, Koch's views on the lower class and how he believes his policies help them (discuss if they really do help them), how Citizen's United opened the door to "pay for a presidential candidate" and how they interfered with Obama-see a), how this new approach is used at all levels (governor, legislators, to local school boards).
a. During the Obama presidency, discuss what the Koch network did to stymie Obama's a) environmental agenda, Clean Air Act, Debt Ceiling, House Energy & Commerce Committee, and attacking the press (including the author of our book).
b. Since the book ends before the Trump presidency, conclude with how Trump's administration reflected the wishes of the 1%.