Created as a way for lawmakers to raise extra money to give away to fellow politicians, leadership PACs open the door to corruption in two ways: Their funding often comes from special interest groups with business before Congress, and some politicians use them to fund lavish lifestyles, often under the guise of fundraising. This is why liberals and conservatives alike have criticized leadership PACs as “slush funds.”
Press releases
How Washington Power Players Use Leadership PAC Contributions to Buy Access and Influence...
More than 500 leadership PACs operated by sitting members of Congress raised over $150 million so far this election cycle. Of this sum, more than 60 percent came from political…
Reports
How Leadership PACs Became Politicians’ Preferred Ticket to Luxury Living...
Politicians use leadership PACs to stay at five-star resorts, pay for golf memberships and spend big at Disney properties A new report released today by Issue One and Campaign Legal…
