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Swamp Stories Episode 25: The Funnel
In the last episode of Swamp Stories, we explored the influence of “dark money” — particularly on the 2020 election. In our latest episode, we’re taking a deeper dive into…
Since the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision opened the floodgates to unlimited election spending, big-money groups like super PACs and dark money organizations have had an alarming and growing influence. These groups routinely flout anti-corruption laws designed to prevent them from coordinating with candidates. All the while, secretive dark money groups — and even some super PACs — keep their donors hidden.
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Issue One Research Director Michael Beckel quoted...
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In the wake of a federal jury convicting rapper Pras Michel on charges related to failing to register as an agent of China and violating campaign finance laws, Issue One…
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Ahead of tomorrow’s 13th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, Issue One released the following statement from Founder and CEO Nick Penniman: “The naivety of the justices in…
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Looking for tips to follow the money in elections from super PACs and dark money groups? In a new hour-long webinar, Issue One Research Director Michael Beckel shares resources for…
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“No one should be able to hide their political giving by using a shell company,” said Issue One CEO Nick Penniman...
Issue One released the following statement in the wake of the Department of Justice charging three executives of a government contractor who allegedly funneled money to a super PAC through…
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Among our most notable press mentions in December, two members of the National Council on Election Integrity — former Rep. Zach Wamp (R-TN), a co-chair of the ReFormers Caucus, and former Secretary…
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Research Director Michael Beckel quoted about dark money in Michigan
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Quotes Research Director Michael Beckel
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Quotes Issue One Founder and CEO Nick Penniman on lobbying and dark money