2018 Midterms

Mystery Donor Revealed: Republican Estée Lauder Heir Spent $100,000 to Boost Green Party Candidate

Published on Dec 11, 2018 — 3 min read

Elections New York

Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, addresses a rally against anti-Semitism in Berlin on Sept. 14, 2014.

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Yep, you read that right: A businessman and GOP megadonor gave big bucks to an obscure Texas-based super PAC that typically backs Republicans.

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