In another way, if money were no object, why not buy the presidency? If multi-millionaires have a leg up on running for office, why not billionaires? Donald Trump hasn't imploded yet. You know, I lean liberal and my brother leans conservative and volunteers for the Republican party. If we had billions, we could fund our way to a senate seat for each of us before financing our presidential runs on opposite parties giving one of us a shot.
I guess being President is a lot of work for low pay, but wouldn't the status alone be worth it?