Congressional Leadership Fund Raises Whopping $51 Million in 2nd Quarter of 2018
The Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF) raised a whopping $51 million in the second quarter of 2018, breaking its own past records.
Super PACs
California Progressives Target Feinstein With Full-on Assault Ahead of Dem Primary
Progressives in California this week intensified their efforts to unseat incumbent Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, linking her to President Donald Trump and deriding her for not behaving “like a Democrat.”
Paul Ryan-Backed Super PAC Is Not Taking 2018 for Granted
A political action committee affiliated with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R., Wis.) is investing heavily in media and early voter engagement, working to ensure that the Republican Party performs well in the first mid-term election of Donald Trump’s presidency.
Paul Ryan-Backed Super PAC Raises Record Amount in First Quarter of 2018
A political action committee linked to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R., Wis.) announced Wednesday that it broke its own fundraising record in the first quarter of 2018, as this year’s midterm elections draw closer.
Pelosi-Backed PAC Caves, Donates ‘Dirty Money’ From Backpage Founder
A political action committee linked to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) caved to national pressure to “wash their hands” of dirty money and return a $10,000 contribution from a founder of Backpage.com, a website that has been linked to facilitating sex trafficking and underage prostitution.
Liberal Super PAC Gave Lisa Bloom $200,000 to Fund Sexual Misconduct Case Against Trump
American Bridge, a liberal super PAC founded by left-wing operative and longtime Clinton ally David Brock, spent $200,000 to bring forward accusations of sexual misconduct against then-presidential candidate Donald Trump before Election Day in 2016, but the group never disclosed the payment on its 2016 tax returns, according to a new report.
Federal Contractor Fined $34,000 for Pro-Clinton PAC Donations
The Federal Election Commission has fined a federal contractor $34,000 for unlawfully donating to a pro-Hillary Clinton super PAC during the 2016 presidential election.
Sheriff Clarke Takes New Position in Pro-Trump Super PAC
Form Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke is taking on position of spokesman and senior advisor in the pro-Trump super PAC America First Action.
Schiff and Boxer Form Fundraising Alliance That Could Help Boost a Senate Bid
Former Sen. Barbara Boxer is lending her name and liberal bona fides to Rep. Adam Schiff to help him fundraise for his re-election and a possible Senate campaign if fellow California Democrat, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, retires.
McConnell’s Super PAC Interested in Kid Rock for Senate
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R., Ky.) super PAC, the Senate Leadership Fund, is interested in seeing musician Kid Rock run for Senate.
