Impact of Citizens United on Campaign Finance

In the context of campaign finance, one of the major concerns is the impact of large donations on political candidates and the overall electoral process. The Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC (2010) significantly altered the landscape of campaign finance by ruling that restrictions on independent expenditures by corporations and unions violate free speech rights. This ruling has implications for how political campaigns are funded and raises questions about the balance between free speech and fair elections.

Considering this context, which of the following statements best encapsulates a significant consequence of the Citizens United ruling?