What general political trend coincided with a significant increase in private and corporate spending in political campaigns at the turn of the twenty-first century?

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The turn of the twenty-first century saw a trend where people increasingly withdrew from active participation in the public sphere, including lower voter turnout and reduced engagement in civic activities, while private and corporate spending in political campaigns surged, influencing the political landscape significantly.

What General Political Trend Coincided with a Significant Increase in Private