Tag: Super PACs
How 300 billionaires poured $3 billion into the 2024 elections
A tiny fraction of donors supplied nearly one-fifth of all federal campaign spending as billionaire influence surged to unprecedented levels.
Musk’s $10 million Senate donation reignites debate over billionaire influence in...
Elon Musk’s $10 million super PAC donation to a MAGA challenger seeking Mitch McConnell’s seat renews scrutiny of campaign finance law and billionaire influence in U.S. elections.
Maine votes to limit dark money, setting potential precedent for national...
This reform aims to restore public trust in the political process, countering the power of wealthy donors and special interests.
Progressive leaders demand end to Citizens United following Cori Bush’s primary...
Cori Bush’s primary defeat underscores the urgent need to reform campaign finance laws as progressives rally against the influence of super PACs and billionaire-funded elections.
2024 election cycle shattered by record Dark Money surge
An unprecedented surge of dark money casts a shadow over the 2024 elections, challenging the transparency and integrity of American democracy with over $162 million in undisclosed contributions.
Corporate PACs and industry trade groups steered over $108 million to...
Most of the corporate PACs spread money around with little discrimination.
Targeting dark money attacking democracy, watchdog files FEC complaint against 23...
"The vast scope of this illegal concealment should prompt swift investigation and a firm crackdown by the FEC."
Election spending boosted by secret money tops $100M as IRS ends...
By choosing to keep their donors secret, these groups leave voters in the dark as to exactly who is funding their political activities. And the IRS won't know either.
Wealthy donors and fossil fuel interests pump millions into Super PACs...
Koch Industries leads corporate contributions.
Wall Street donor influence shows unprecedented growth 10 years after Citizens...
After a candidate is elected, mega-donors look to influence public policy, which occurs fairly regularly in politics
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