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Reporting Shows Pro-Trump Dark Money Group Funding Misleading Fake ‘Pro-Harris’ Website & Ads

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

Money-in-Politics watchdog Open Secrets reports that online advertising and a website popped up in early October, pretending to be pro-Harris political action committee. It’s actually backed by a pro-Trump dark money group, which has raised and spent over $100 Million dollars in the last four years, funded in part by Elon Musk.

By the 14th Anniversary of Citizens United, SuperPACs and Candidates Spent Over $300 Million in IA, NH & SC

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

January 21st was the 14th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, which opened the floodgates of money in political campaigns. In Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina, over $300 Million dollars has already been spent in just three early races.

One of the Deals Made to Elect Kevin McCarthy Speaker Was With a SuperPAC

January 8, 2023January 8, 2023

You’ve likely heard that Kev “The Contenda” McCarthy won in the 15th round in a heavyweight title bout early Saturday morning. Oh, sorry, wrong blood sport. That was U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy, who was elected Speaker of the House early Saturday morning on the 15th ballot.