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.
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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.
Corporations Mum on Donations to ‘White Nationalist’ Rep. Steve King
King recited white nationalist talking points in an August interview with an Austrian publication.
Bloomberg’s Spending to Help Democrats Ratchets Up
Billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his PAC have spent at least $16.8 million on the midterms.
Pro-Trump Super PAC Spends Millions on Anti-Socialism Ad, Hides Donors
A super PAC that supported Trump in 2016 is back on the airwaves with an ad warning of a ‘radical left’ that will transform America into a socialist nation.
Koch and Adelson Come to the Rescue of Trump Devotee Ron DeSantis in Florida
Two of the biggest Republican megadonor families have donated millions to save Florida gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis.
Rick Scott Is Heavily Invested in Fossil Fuel Companies Donating to His Senate Campaign
Oil, gas and coal companies are bankrolling the Florida governor’s campaign to join the U.S. Senate as increasingly intense storms batter his state.
Cuomo and de Blasio Aim to Help Dems, But Donations so Far are Underwhelming
Their campaigns say that donations and campaigning for Democratic candidates have increased since the late September cutoff.