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Super PACs

Sam Bankman-Fried

Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX Raised Millions for Congressional Candidates, But Gave It to Other PACs Instead

Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX poured millions into GMI PAC, a political action committee which claimed it would spend $20 million on congressional candidates with crypto-friendly agendas. Instead, the non-partisan super PAC transferred the bulk of its money to two other committees with clear partisan goals.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announces her presidential candidacy in New York on March 24, 2019.

Kirsten Gillibrand’s Publicly Financed Election Plan Doesn’t Limit Super PAC Spending

During the 2018 midterms, outside political groups overspent candidates in a record number of races.
By Davis Richardson
New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney.

The NJEA’s Battle With Sweeney Cost $18.7 Million, Likely a U.S. Record

The NJEA’s costly war with Sweeney may be the most expensive legislative race in United States history, according to ELEC.
By Christian Hetrick
Money.

Independent Groups Spend $10.6 Million in NJ Governor’s Race

By Christian Hetrick
Former DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

DNC Must Re-enact Ban That Was Removed to Enable Hillary Victory Fund

By Michael Sainato
Hillary Clinton speaks at the Children's Defense Fund Beat the Odds Celebration at the Newseum in Washington on November 16, 2016.

Clinton Henchman David Brock Revamps Establishment With Billionaire Donor Retreat

By Michael Sainato
Democrat Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during a event on climate change at Miami Dade College-Kendall Campus in Miami, Florida October 11, 2016. / AFP / TIMOTHY A. CLARY

Team Clinton Taught Staff How to Coordinate with Super PACs Without Getting Prosecuted

By Ashe Schow
James Simons, director of Renaissance Technologies LLC, listens during the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee November 13, 2008 in Washington, DC. George Soros chairman of Soros Fund Management LLC, testified on the topic of "The Regulation of Hedge Funds" during the hearing. AFP PHOTO/TIM SLOAN

Why Billionaires Like James Simons Donate Millions to Clinton and Cruz

By Michael Sainato
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks on stage in Harlem at the Apollo Theater on March 30, 2016 in New York City. In a new ad released Wednesday by Clinton, she takes on Republican front-runner Donald Trump. New York will hold its primaries on April 19.

Hillary Clinton Must Sever Ties to Psycho Dirty Tricks Hitman David Brock

By Michael Sainato
Democratic presidential hopeful and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets with civil rights leaders at The National Urban League on February 16 in New York City.

How the DNC Helps Clinton Buy Off Superdelegates

By Michael Sainato

Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder ‘Stamps’ Money Out of Politics

By Michael Sainato

After Aurora: How Mayor Bloomberg Planned to Make the Next Massacre Count

By Hunter Walker
Mayor Michael Bloomberg (Photo: Getty)

Despite Endorsement, Obama Won’t Be Getting Bloomberg Bucks

By Hunter Walker

Koch-Funded Group Selling Cheap, Anti-Obama Gas in Jersey

By Hunter Walker
Former Navy SEAL Scott Taylor in the new Special Ops OPSEC ad. (Photo: YouTube)

Navy SEAL PAC Hits Airwaves to Attack Obama’s Response to Benghazi Killings

By Hunter Walker
Gary Bauer (Photo: Getty)

Gary Bauer’s Anti-Same Sex Marriage Super PAC Campaign Against Obama is Just Getting Started

By Hunter Walker
A still from the "New Morning" ad. (Photo: YouTube)

Pro-Romney Super PAC Launches Anti-Gay Marriage Ad to Snag Southern Swing State Votes

By Hunter Walker
Mitt Romney on stage at the RNC. (Photo: Getty)

Watch the Throne: While Eastwood Talks to an Empty Chair, the Lords of the GOP Angle for a Seat at the Table

By Hunter Walker

David Koch Discusses the Influence of Money in Politics

By Hunter Walker
Hall & Oates

Hall & Oates Got Rid of the Super PAC That Was Named After Them

By Hunter Walker

Mindy Meyer Does Not Have a Super PAC

By Hunter Walker

Meet The Turtle-Collecting Professor Who Formed The ‘We Just Want Stephen Colbert To Come To Our College Super PAC’

By Hunter Walker and Colin Campbell
Charlie Rangel (Photo: Facebook)

Charlie Rangel Says ‘Right-Wing Tea Partiers From Texas’ Are Trying To Take Him Out

By Hunter Walker
President Obama

Obama Campaign Really, Really, Really Wants To Make Sure You Know About The Ricketts Plan

By Hunter Walker
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