Right-wing megadonors Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein have given $12 million to super PACs during the current election cycle.
Tea Party Backers Pour Millions into Key 2022 Senate Races
By Don Wiener | at
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SPIKE IN PRIVATE EQUITY POLITICAL SPENDING SPARES LOOPHOLE IN GOP TAX PLAN
By Don Wiener and Arn Pearson | at
New research by CMD shows private equity political spending soared to almost $100 million in 2016 election cycle.
GOP Admits ACA Repeal Will Target Mandate Requiring Prenatal Coverage
By Lee Fang and Nick Surgey | at
In call with GOP allies, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers said ACA’s Essential Benefits Package will be on the chopping block.
Ryan Fundraised with Health Insurance Lobbyists before His PowerPoint
By Lee Fang and Nick Surgey | at
Just hours before Paul Ryan held a presser to sell his health insurance “reform” bill, he was doing something else: fundraising.
GOP Lawmakers Duck Town Halls, But Still Make Time to Meet with Campaign Donors
By Lee Fang and Nick Surgey | at
Many of the same congressional Republicans who are ducking their constituents by refusing to hold town hall events during this week’s recess are actively offering to meet with donors – for a fee.