The document discusses the 2010 US midterm elections and the record amounts of money spent on political campaigns, totaling between $3.7-4 billion, a significant increase from the $2.8 billion spent in 2006. It raises the question of whether this surge in political fundraising and spending represents an exercise of free speech or new ways for special interests to gain political influence.

1. Alana Moceri October 5, 2010 Elecciones Midterm EEUU: Activismo y Financiación Político

5. freedom of speech -or- new avenues of political influence?

7. Gamechanger cash total 2010 midterm spending $3.7-4 billion ($2.8 billion in 2006)

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