Biden and Buttigieg Take Big Bucks From Union-Busting Lawyers
Attorneys at law firms with notable histories of anti-worker actions have been coalescing around the moderate Democratic presidential candidates.
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Buttigieg Backed by Pharma Lobbyist Who Sought Drug Price Hikes in Poor Countries
In touting the endorsement of Josh Black, the Buttigieg campaign declined to mention that Black now works for the pharmaceutical industry’s top lobbying group.
MSNBC’s Owners Shower Biden With Campaign Cash
94% of Comcast executives’ and vice presidents’ contributions to Democratic presidential candidates have gone to Joe Biden, a Sludge review of FEC records finds.
Dems Cash in From Private Equity Firms They Defended at House Hearing
Reps. Gottheimer and Meeks formed a joint fundraising committee just days after defending private equity at a committee hearing. A new FEC filing shows it raised money almost exclusively from two companies that consumer advocates called out during the hearing.
Is Your Rep Invested in Fossil Fuels?
Use the interactive map below to see if your representative owns stock in oil, gas, and coal companies.
Hedge Fund Billionaires Power New Democratic Super PAC
The group's top donor has a history of backing Republicans.
Buttigieg's Antitrust Adviser is a Wells Fargo Attorney
The campaign has also had advisers sign non-disclosure agreements, and in at least one case attempted to lock someone up with a non-compete agreement.
The Members of Congress Who Profit From War
Here are the senators and representatives who own stock in Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and other top defense contractors.
WaPo Runs Pro-War Column Without Disclosing Author's Raytheon Board Seat
For author Stephen Hadley, a heightened risk of war could mean big profits, though this is not noted anywhere in his piece.
Democratic Party Backs ALEC-Tied Rep Against Progressive Challenger
Arizona Democrat Rep. Tom O’Halleran is an alumnus of corporate front group the American Legislative Exchange Council, but Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer, and the DCCC are helping him beat back a primary challenge from Democrat Eva Putzova.