Could it just be that the US political campaigns - like no others in the world - just last too long. Used to be there were a few months campaign free between elections, but because there is no other way for trump to address those who would abuse their neighbors, he started campaigning the day after he was elected.

Where I live, election campaigns run for 4 - 6 weeks. Think of all the money people could spend on much more worthwhile things if they weren’t giving to political campaigns 24/7

I am rather proud to say - I have never donated cash to a political campaign, nor felt the need to do so - our government funding for same is much more than needed. (I have worked for a political campaign - very different to donating cash).