Citizens United is a conservative, non-profit organization in the United States. Four years ago, the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision allowed unlimited political spending by corporations and unions, creating an explosion of money outside of the elections. Citizens United paved the way for direct corporate spending and the creation of super PACs, which allow unlimited contributions form corporations, unions, and individuals. Thanks to Citizens United, spendings in the 2014 cycle is already three times as much as it was at this time in the 2010 election. Business leaders like the Koch Brothers have already spent 100 million in the 2014 cycle on television advertisements and fundings. Because of Citizens United, billionaires like the Koch Brothers were able to make impacts on the elections and gain support for the Republicans.
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