Private Prison Companies Spend Big to Boost Republican Brian Kemp in Georgia Governor’s Race
Georgia is home to four private prisons, and, unlike Kemp, Democratic candidate Stacy Abrams wants to get rid of them.
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With Control of Congress on the Line, Outside Spending Increases in New York Congressional Races
Outside spending on the state’s congressional races increased 20 percent between 2016 and 2018, according to Sludge’s analysis.
Senator-Turned-Oil-Lobbyist Phonebanks With Heidi Heitkamp
The lobbyist campaigns for North Dakota’s incumbent senator as one of her clients is seeking to expand a controversial oil pipeline in the state.
Despite White Supremacist Statements, Steve King Still Getting Corporate Cash
After dozens of media reports that GOP Rep. Steve King left a tour of Auschwitz to give an interview to an Austrian, neo-Nazi-linked publication, King keeps getting campaign cash.
Trump’s Megadonors Contribute to Racist House Candidate Disavowed by GOP
Poultry magnate Ronald Cameron and Mar-a-Lago member Anthony Lomangino maxed out to the congressional campaign of disgraced racist Seth Grossman of New Jersey.
Surprise! Anti-Socialism Ad Funded by Three Billionaire Families
A new campaign finance report shows that three conservative billionaire families are the only donors to a committee that’s running ads attacking socialism.
After Visiting Auschwitz, Rep. Steve King Gave Interview to Anti-Semitic Publication
After days of Holocaust education in Poland, King traveled to Austria and pondered an ‘antidote’ to Holocaust survivor George Soros.
Republicans Are Outspending Democrats on Google Ads, Analysis Shows
In a Sludge exclusive, Data for Progress’ new report shows a big advantage for advertisers backing Republicans.
Summit Bank Employees are Donating to Rep. Neal Dunn, Who Also Serves as Chairman of Their Board of Directors
As a member of Congress, Dunn votes on bills impacting the banking industry.
Corporations Mum on Donations to ‘White Nationalist’ Rep. Steve King
King recited white nationalist talking points in an August interview with an Austrian publication.