Dem Rep Decries Wealthy Donors Corrupting Politics, Accepts Max Donation From Billionaire

The billionaire was named in an FBI investigation subpoena earlier this year

Cameron Cawthorne
October 11, 2019 3:50 PM

Rep. Ted Deutch (D., Fla.) has railed against wealthy donors corrupting elections over the last couple years, but he received $5,600 from liberal billionaire Donald Sussman last month.

Pro-Medicare for All PAC Supports Mark Kelly, But He Hasn’t Come Out to Support It

Cameron Cawthorne
April 15, 2019 6:20 PM

Mark Kelly, a Democratic Senate candidate in Arizona, has repeatedly avoided taking a position on Sen. Bernie Sanders's (I., Vt.) "Medicare for all" bill, but the political action committee whose support he touted has made the issue one of their top priorities.

Pelosi Says She Wants Her Legacy to Include Small-Donor Support for Dems, Despite History With Wealthy Donors

Cameron Cawthorne
March 18, 2019 8:10 PM

Dem Rep Calls for Campaign Finance Reform After Benefitting From Super PACs, Special Interests

Gil Cisneros also attended swanky winter retreat with dozens of lobbyists

Cameron Cawthorne
January 21, 2019 8:09 PM

With Monday marking the ninth anniversary of the Supreme Court's landmark decision on Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, first-term Rep. Gil Cisneros (D., Calif.) called on Congress to support campaign finance reform, despite his campaign benefitting from Democratic super PACs, special interest groups, and tens of thousands of dollars from the financial services industry.

Lieu Blasts ‘Conservative Media’ Over Reporting About His Free Speech Comments

The Democratic congressman has not addressed his apparent flip on free speech for corporations

Paul Crookston
December 13, 2018 4:05 PM

Rep. Ted Lieu (D., Calif.) released a statement Thursday saying he supports the First Amendment and criticizing "conservative media" for mischaracterizing him.

Lieu Backs Google’s First Amendment Rights Despite Previously Blasting Citizens United

Democratic congressman has supported amending the Constitution to restrict corporate speech

Paul Crookston
December 11, 2018 3:27 PM

Sheldon Whitehouse Blames Citizens United on Bayh, Feingold Losing Their Races in 2016

Cameron Cawthorne
July 9, 2018 8:13 PM

MSNBC Guest Defends Free Speech Rights of Giant Corporations

Paul Crookston
February 27, 2018 8:23 PM

Baldwin Took $120K From Lobbyists Despite Anti-Special Interest Stance

Individuals at J Street PAC, League of Conservation Voters round up generous contributions for Baldwin's campaign

Joe Schoffstall
February 21, 2018 1:45 PM

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D., Wis.) has accepted more than $120,000 in bundled lobbyist contributions this election cycle despite wanting to amend the Constitution to limit the influence of special interests, filings show.

Gillibrand Says Corporations Own Washington, Calls for Publicly-Funded Elections

Charles Russell
February 21, 2018 12:47 PM