Consequences of the Citizens United Ruling

In examining the evolution of campaign finance laws in the United States, several landmark Supreme Court cases have played pivotal roles. One such case, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010), fundamentally changed the landscape by ruling that political spending is a form of protected free speech under the First Amendment. This decision has led to the emergence and growth of Super PACs, which can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money to advocate for or against political candidates, as long as they do not coordinate directly with a candidate's campaign.

Given this context, which of the following statements best summarizes one potential consequence of the Citizens United ruling on American politics?