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Money in politics: a reminder

And we’re not talking about dark money here. This is out-in-the-sunlight $$$. From Daily Kos Elections: • Senate: The Senate Leadership Fund, which is the main super PAC aligned with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and the GOP establishment, has … Continue reading

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Bitter laughter provided by Steve (he doesn’t like the diminutive) Mnuchin

“The Russian government operates for the disproportionate benefit of oligarchs and government elites,” said Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. “Russian oligarchs and elites who profit from this corrupt system will no longer be insulated from the consequences of their government’s destabilizing … Continue reading

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Russia, the NRA and dark money

An excellent article from Ciara Carolyn Torres-Spelliscy, describing clearly how dark money actually works, with startling numbers on how many bucks the NRA spent on the last several elections. A couple of key excerpts: But why would this be so … Continue reading

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