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 significant increase in private and corporate spending in political campaigns at the turn of the twenty-first century coincided with a general political trend of a withdrawal of people from the public sphere. This refers to a decrease in civic engagement and participation in political activities, which has allowed private and corporate interests to have a greater influence on political campaigns.

What General Political Trend Coincided with a Significant Increase in Private