2020
Here Are the Congressional Democrats Who Donated to Anti-Choice Dem Henry Cuellar
Facing a strong primary challenge from pro-choice Jessica Cisneros, anti-abortion Democrat Henry Cuellar secured crucial campaign support from at least 18 Democratic incumbents.
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Gates Foundation Was Major Donor to Pro-Biden ‘Dark Money’ Network
By Robbie Jaeger Dark Money Primary category in which blog post is published
Corporate-Backed Blue Dogs Threaten Democrats’ Budget Plan
By David Moore Influence Primary category in which blog post is published
Major Companies Donate to Republican AG Group Despite Its Role in Jan. 6 Riots
By Donald Shaw Democracy Primary category in which blog post is published
Publicly-Funded Weapons Companies Donate to Election Objectors
By David Moore Brick House Cooperative Primary category in which blog post is published
After Assessing the Insurrection, Toyota’s PAC Donates to Election Objectors
The automaker took just three weeks to assess the Jan. 6 riots before restarting PAC donations to Republican election objectors.
‘Problem Solvers’ Threaten Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Over Rich Donor Tax Break
After raising millions from corporate executives through joint fundraising committees, Problem Solvers Caucus members are threatening to block Biden's infrastructure package unless a tax cut for the rich gets added.
Powerful Reps Rely on Corporate PACs to Pay Their Committee Taxes
Secret pay-to-play systems used by both parties have led to key committees being run by the most corporate PAC-reliant members of Congress.
Anti-Marijuana Lawmakers Exploit Technicalities to Overrule Voters
In states where voters overwhelming approved ballot measures liberalizing marijuana laws, anti-legalization lawmakers and interests are pursuing a range of legal options to thwart the will of voters.
Former PAC Rejector Elaine Luria Is Now Taking Checks From Raytheon and Rolls-Royce
Luria was recently elected vice chair of the House Armed Services Committee after taking contributions from the PACs of several defense contractors to pay off her reelection campaign's debt.
Manchin Backed Filibuster Reform in the Past
While Sen. Joe Manchin proclaimed in recent media appearances that he will not consider ending the filibuster, 10 years ago he voted in favor of rules reforms that would have significantly reduced the obstructive tactic.
AT&T and Boeing Named Chairs of Biden Inauguration
For donating $1 million, the companies are also invited to future in-person events.
Trade Groups Decline to Cut Off GOP Objectors
Sludge asked over two dozen corporate trade associations if they would follow their member companies in cutting off PAC donations to the Republican election objectors. Most declined to say they would.
Companies Are Pausing Their PACs, But Their Trade Groups Aren’t
Dozens of companies paused their PAC donations to Republican election objectors, but a loophole could continue sending them funds through corporate trade associations.
