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Campaign Finance
Who Is Funding the Anti-Bernie Sanders Super PAC?
As Sanders is projected to win the upcoming contests, big Democratic donors have concerns.
Even Mayoral Races Are Getting Distorted by Big Money in Politics
In San Jose, wealthy donors and special interests play a disproportionate role in elections.
House Rep Overseeing Tax Code Is Number One in Corporate PAC Donations
Ways and Means Chairman Neal got money from PACs of several corporations that had negative effective tax rates in 2018.
Democrats Prepare to Spend Big to Take Control of 2021 Redistricting
Currently, 21 states have adopted some sort of redistricting reform.
Secret Donors Poured $65 Million Into Super PACs in 2019 Alone
Dark money is likely to play a key role in influencing the 2020 election.
Charles Koch’s Political Operation Gears Up to Attack 2020 Democrats
Americans for Prosperity spends tens of millions each election cycle largely attacking Democrats on the issues.
In Wake of Iowa Loss, Super PAC Backing Biden Ramps Up New Hampshire Spending
PACs have spent hundreds of thousands on ads for Buttigieg and Biden to challenge Sanders, who has a clear lead.
Biden’s and Buttigieg’s Top Fundraisers Come From the Finance Sector
A candidate’s list of top fundraisers provides insight into how they would actually do the job of being president.
Trump Gives Super PAC Donors the Inside Scoop on Policy Plans
This was not the first time big-dollar donors gained special access to the Trump administration.
Biden and Buttigieg Take Big Bucks From Union-Busting Lawyers
Several of the candidates seek union endorsements while also seeking direct contributions from wealthy individuals.