Read these articles addressing the role of money in federal campaigns. The first two articles reach essentially the same conclusion–that spending more money increases the likelihood of winning. Pay close attention to the analysis and evidence provided in each article (especially the first one). Be sure to understand how they reach their conclusions.
The third article makes an interesting point: Hillary Clinton outspent Donald Trump but lost. With so much evidence indicating that money matters, why do you think this happened? Considering the outcome of the 2016 presidential election, what conclusions do you draw about the influence of money in federal elections? Provide three points, no longer than one page.
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/1
1/does-more-campaign-money-actually-buy-more-votes-investigation/355154/
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/money-pretty-good-predictor-will-win-elections