Super PAC
Trump-endorsed outside groups outraised by Dems
POLITICO reports that the “Democrats’ main outside groups focused on the presidential race have raised more money this year than the super PAC and nonprofit supporting President Donald Trump, according to new fundraising figures. The disparity is unusual: The party that holds the White House usually builds an across-the-board fundraising advantage heading into the next…
Read MoreSoros launches super PAC for 2020
POLITICO reports that “Democratic megadonor George Soros is creating a super PAC, called Democracy PAC, to serve as a hub for his 2020 election spending. Soros has so far put $5.1 million into the PAC, according to paperwork filed with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday. His $5.1 million contribution was the single biggest check any megadonor has…
Read MoreTop Democratic super PAC launches online barrage against Trump on economy
POLITICO reports that Democratic super PAC Priorities USA “is starting to spend at least $1 million a month online attacking President Donald Trump’s record on the economy, the group announced Tuesday.”
Read MoreDemocrats roll out $90 million super PAC aimed at swing states
POLITICO reports that Democratic super PAC For Our Future “is launching its organizing efforts earlier than ever in seven swing states with a new campaign director and its largest budget to date: $80 million to $90 million.” The PAC, which historically has been funded by labor unions and billionaire Tom Steyer, “plans to build a network…
Read MoreTrump Super PAC Endorsement Lays Bare Illegal Operation of Trump’s Outside Groups
Donald Trump’s official endorsement of the super PAC America First Action as the sole “approved” outside group of the President fully validates Common Cause’s 2018 Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Election Commission (FEC) complaints that the President and the groups are violating federal campaign finance laws. Today, Common Cause supplemented its original complaints to include President Trump’s illegal…
Read MoreTrump political machine sets massive fundraising target
POLITICO reports that President Donald Trump’s officially “approved” outside political machine, super PAC America First Action and 501(c)(4) America First Policies, which Common Cause has alleged in DOJ and FEC complaints are illegal, is “setting a $300 million fundraising goal and is pitching major GOP donors on a plan to target six swing states that…
Read MoreElizabeth Warren Loses Finance Director as She Struggles in Early Fund-Raising
New York Times reports that Senator and presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren’s decision not to hold big money fundraisers or use bundlers led her finance director to resign.
Read MoreLinda McMahon to leave Cabinet for Trump 2020 PAC
POLITICO reports that Linda McMahon is stepping down as head of Small Business Administration in the Trump administration to chair the pro-Trump super PAC America First Action. “The president’s top aides believe they will need to raise around $1 billion, and say the super PAC will be a major part of the effort. Common Cause filed…
Read MoreDemocratic super PAC launches $100 million, four-state campaign to challenge Trump
CNN reports that Democratic super PAC Priorities USA has announced a $100 million campaign to reach voters in four swing states–Florida, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan–in opposition to President Trump’s 2020 reelection efforts.
Read MoreIn 2020 campaign, several top Democrats vow not to take super PAC donations
The Washington Times reports that, to date, Senators Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand and Elizabeth Warren, as well as former Obama cabinet member Julian Castro–all of whom are running for the 2020 presidential Democratic party nomination, have all stated opposition to super PAC support in the 2020 race.
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