Inside Political Money
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Political money, decoded. Tracking the donors, networks, and funding flows shaping American politics. A sister publication of @insidephilanthropy.com
The head of a conservative watchdog on liberal funding streams discusses his work, goals and ties to the Trump administration. David Callahan Reports: tinyurl.com/2s464hv6 #InsidePoliticalMoney #PoliticalMoney
Tracking Liberal Money: A Conversation with CRC’s Scott Walter
The head of a conservative watchdog on liberal funding streams talks about how he got started, what he's trying to accomplish, and his ties to the Trump administration.
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George and Alex Soros are associated with the left, but much of their political spending supports Democratic establishment groups. Gabe Stutman Reports: tinyurl.com/ykw4kwh8 #InsidePoliticalMoney #PoliticalMoney
The Democrats’ Biggest Establishment Donor? It May Be George Soros
While George Soros is associated with progressive causes and the Democrat’s left flank, much of the family's political spending goes to entities with strong ties to party leadership.
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ScamBusters founder Steve Schear explains how misleading PACs divert donor money and what can be done about it. David Callahan Reports: tinyurl.com/45eua7mc #InsidePoliticalMoney #PoliticalMoney
“A Lot of Money Was Being Diverted.” Steve Schear on Scam PACs
Worries about fraudulent PACs aren't new, but the problem has gotten worse in recent years and a new effort is underway to weed out the bad apples.
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A New York primary became a case study in how outside spending can reshape — and inflame — local races. @thegarance.bsky.social Reports: tinyurl.com/n5fjd2dy #InsidePoliticalMoney #PoliticalMoney
Outside Money vs. Outsiders: How Independent Spending Became an Issue in Bed-Stuy
As super PAC meddling becomes a larger issue in primaries, more races are being sucked into controversy about where the money is coming from.
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VoteVets’ $10 million spend in Iowa left a lot of ill will in its wake, including charges that the super PAC was working on Chuck Schumer’s behalf. What really happened? David Callahan Reports: tinyurl.com/vbxcbuu8 #InsidePoliticalMoney #PoliticalMoney
A Super PAC Whodunit: VoteVets and the Iowa Democratic Senate Primary
VoteVets' $10 million spend in Iowa left a lot of ill will in its wake, including charges that the super PAC was working on Chuck Schumer's behalf. What really happened?
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With a weak nominee against a strong incumbent in the Georgia Senate race, and other expensive contests to fund, are top Republican donors ready to go all in for Collins? Gabe Stutman Reports: tinyurl.com/398bv3z4 #InsidePoliticalMoney #PoliticalMoney
A Damaged Candidate Who Needs Big Money: Can Mike Collins Raise Enough?
With a weak nominee against a strong incumbent in the Georgia Senate race, and other expensive contests to fund, are top Republican donors ready to go all in for Collins?
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The NRA’s campaign spending has declined sharply, even as the broader gun-rights movement remains powerful. David Callahan Reports: tinyurl.com/2s47mvaf #InsidePoliticalMoney #PoliticalMoney
The NRA Is No Longer an Electoral Powerhouse. Does That Matter?
While the NRA’s decline has substantially curbed its campaign spending, in many ways the gun rights movement is now triumphant.
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Recent Democratic primaries drew record spending, but money was not always the deciding factor. David Callahan Reports: tinyurl.com/5akaeku5 #InsidePoliticalMoney #PoliticalMoney
Money and the Democratic Civil War: Six Takeaways From New York and Colorado
While recent Democratic primaries saw record spending, which played a key role in some cases, money hasn't been the main driver of outcomes.
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An indictment of ActBlue could lead it to cease operating as Democrats enter a peak fundraising period. But not for the reasons you think. David Callahan Reports: tinyurl.com/s7vrn4aa #InsidePoliticalMoney #PoliticalMoney
What Might Happen if the Trump Administration Tries to Shut Down ActBlue?
An indictment of ActBlue could lead it to cease operating as Democrats enter a peak fundraising period. But not for the reasons you think.
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The left flank of the Democratic Party is better funded than ever. Here’s where the money is coming from. Gabe Stutman Reports: tinyurl.com/23fbvze2 #InsidePoliticalMoney #PoliticalMoney
Who Fills the Coffers of Progressive Super PACs?
The left flank of the Democratic Party is better funded than ever. Here's where the money is coming from.
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The Michigan Senate candidate is attacking PAC influence while facing the realities of an expensive race. Toby Jaffe Reports: tinyurl.com/4jwmfh9f #InsidePoliticalMoney #PoliticalMoney
Abdul El-Sayed’s Dilemma: Needing Big Money While Blasting Big Money
In his Michigan Senate campaign, Abdul El-Sayed is criticizing PAC money, even as his fundraising needs soar.
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The PAC announced in February it plans to spend at least $10 million during the 2026 primary season. Here’s where the money is coming from. Gabe Stutman Reports: tinyurl.com/57dmr65n #InsidePoliticalMoney #PoliticalMoney
American Priorities is Raising Millions to Move Dems Left on Israel. Who’s Donating?
The PAC announced in February it plans to spend at least $10 million during the 2026 primary season. Here's where the money is coming from.
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🗞️ “People want to see Members of Congress using their leverage to bring policy in line with our values – not blind support for this reckless Israeli government.” Read our VP of Political & Digital Strategy Tali deGroot on J Street’s growing political movement and why transparency matters:
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As American progressives become increasingly hostile to Israel and Zionism, is it still possible to be both progressive and "pro-Israel"? J Street is trying, and has ramped up its PAC and super PAC sp...
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Figuring out which elected Democrats are strongly influenced by corporate interests is harder than it looks. We take a stab at it. David Callahan Reports: tinyurl.com/4kxbup4u Sign up for the free newsletter: tinyurl.com/2kp4rhxr #InsidePoliticalMoney #PoliticalMoney
What is a “Corporate Democrat,” Exactly?
Figuring out which elected Democrats are strongly influenced by corporate interests is harder than it looks. We take a stab at it.
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