"Everyone is taking their skim": How Democratic consultants cashed in on Harris' losing campaign
1 month ago

"Everyone is taking their skim": How Democratic consultants cashed in on Harris' losing campaign

Salon  

In the wake of Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat, recriminations have flourished inside the Democratic Party with different factions blaming different policies or groups to explain the loss. In what might have foreshadowed the 2024 campaign, Priorities USA published 2021 a memo criticizing the bloat in ad spending in Democratic campaigns titled “How Democrats Can Optimize Media Spending And Stop Wasting Millions.” One Democratic strategist, who worked on a campaign for the House this cycle also described a dynamic where media firms will try to convince candidates or campaign staff that the reason races are lost is because they got buried by paid media opposing them. “He’s just a rich dude, why does he have so much of a say in what the party does?” Hoffman was one of a few business moguls who seemed to have sway at the Harris campaign, attending meetings like “Business Leaders for Harris,” which featured both the billionaire and campaign staff like policy director Grace Landrieu and campaign deputy chief of staff Sergio Gonzalez, as reported by The American Prospect. The calculation, Radinovich said, often comes down to the fact that “they’re worried about their jobs and their future jobs.” The Harris campaign did hire some familiar consulting groups, which are often also owned or staffed by Democratic Party insiders. “To me, one of the takeaways from this large amount of spending on the Harris campaign is that the amount of media couldn’t overcome a brand issue,” Radinovich said.

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Biden, Kamala Harris thank Democratic donors for funding presidential campaign
1 week, 1 day ago

Biden, Kamala Harris thank Democratic donors for funding presidential campaign

India Today  

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday thanked deep-pocketed Democratic donors who raised record sums in last month’s election loss to President-elect Donald Trump and urged them not to lose hope and to remain politically engaged. Harris, who stepped in as the party’s presidential nominee after Biden ended his campaign in July following his disastrous debate performance, …

"You can’t explain your way out of this": CNN panelists slam Harris campaign's excuses for loss
3 weeks, 6 days ago

"You can’t explain your way out of this": CNN panelists slam Harris campaign's excuses for loss

Salon  

CNN panelists weren't happy with the excuses made for ' loss by top campaign staffers this week. "You can’t explain your way out of this loss," he said, before laying into the campaign's lack of clear answers. The lack of soul-searching clearly rubbed CNN panelists the wrong way, as the Democratic Party's army of consultants appeared to be running away …

Harris’ campaign leaders say there was a ‘price to be paid’ for shortened campaign against Trump
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Harris’ campaign leaders say there was a ‘price to be paid’ for shortened campaign against Trump

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The leaders of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign insist they simply didn’t have enough time to execute a winning strategy against Donald Trump, pointing to “ferocious” political headwinds that were ultimately too much to overcome in the 107-day period after President Joe Biden stepped aside. Harris’ leadership team, speaking on the “Pod Save America” podcast that aired on …

Business donors overwhelmingly bet on the GOP. Here’s where it paid off.
1 month ago

Business donors overwhelmingly bet on the GOP. Here’s where it paid off.

Politico  

Winner: Financial services, largely driven by cryptocurrency backers Financial services, fueled by tens of millions of dollars in spending by the cryptocurrency industry, was one of the most notable winners on Election Day. The election results brought a massive payoff for the crypto sector in particular, whose super PACs helped unseat one of the industry’s most powerful critics in Congress, …

Kamala Harris raised $1 billion-plus in defeat. She’s still sending persistent appeals to donors
1 month, 1 week ago

Kamala Harris raised $1 billion-plus in defeat. She’s still sending persistent appeals to donors

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party’s prodigious fundraising operation raised more than $1 billion in her loss to Donald Trump, but the vice president is still pushing donors for more money after the election. Another person familiar with the fundraising effort and the Democratic National Committee’s finances said the Harris campaign’s expected shortfall is a relatively small sum …

How did Kamala Harris’s campaign rack up a debt after record fundraising?
1 month, 1 week ago

How did Kamala Harris’s campaign rack up a debt after record fundraising?

Al Jazeera  

The $20m spent on celebrity concerts draws scrutiny amid reports of a matching debt despite $1bn in earnings. But earlier this week, Lindy Li, a member of the DNC finance committee, told NewsNation, a cable news network, that the Harris campaign was now $20m in debt. The lion’s share of the campaign’s spend was on But FEC filings show that …

Trump asks supporters to donate to Democrats, help them combat 'financial strain'
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump asks supporters to donate to Democrats, help them combat 'financial strain'

Hindustan Times  

US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday encouraged his supporters to contribute to the Democrats to help them recover from the “financial strain” following the general elections. US President-elect Donald Trump, and the Democratic presidential nominee, US Vice President Kamala Harris Taking to X, Trump said that the Democrats, despite raising a record amount of money during the 2020 Presidential Election, …

Harris staffers left furious as team pep talk backfires: 'Detached from reality'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris staffers left furious as team pep talk backfires: 'Detached from reality'

Raw Story  

Vice President Kamala Harris tried to buck up the spirits of dejected staffers in a post-election call this week — but it left many angry and even further disillusioned. Axios reported the call with team members came after Harris delivered a powerful concession speech Wednesday, emphasizing her commitment to the peaceful transition of power in contrast to the January 6 …

US Polls 2024: Kamala Harris campaign spends nearly $1.4 Billion on ads in failed election bid against Donald Trump
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Polls 2024: Kamala Harris campaign spends nearly $1.4 Billion on ads in failed election bid against Donald Trump

Live Mint  

In a record-setting election season, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, spent nearly $1.4 billion on political ads in their bid for the White House, according to a report from ad analytics firm AdImpact. This staggering figure means that the Harris-Walz campaign, along with Democratic allies, outspent former President Donald Trump and Republicans by almost $460 …

Harris and Trump raid war chests hunting votes in final blitz of vital swing states in US election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris and Trump raid war chests hunting votes in final blitz of vital swing states in US election

ABC  

The election that is expected to cost more than any other in the United States' history is just days away, and Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have been blitzing the battleground states. Harris has been making closing argument speeches — first in Washington DC at the location where Trump called on his supporters to "stop the steal" before they stormed …

Democrats Dominate Donation Race, With Harris's Fundraising Outpacing Trump's
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Democrats Dominate Donation Race, With Harris's Fundraising Outpacing Trump's

Hindustan Times  

The 2024 US presidential election is a close race, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump neck-and-neck in fundraising. Harris has raised significantly more money, with over $875 million compared to Trump's $355 million. This disparity has helped her gain a substantial fundraising lead and has been a major factor in her success so far.

Democrats Dominate Donation Race, With Harris's Fundraising Outpacing Trump's
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Democrats Dominate Donation Race, With Harris's Fundraising Outpacing Trump's

Hindustan Times  

The 2024 US presidential election is a close race, with Kamala Harris leading in fundraising despite Donald Trump's strong support in Silicon Valley. Harris has raised over $97.2 million in the first half of October, compared to Trump's $16.2 million. The Democratic party is leading in fundraising, with a combined total of over $14.7 billion spent on the election so …

Harris' Campaign Surpasses Trump's in Third Quarter, But Spending Outpaces Income
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2 months ago

Harris' Campaign Surpasses Trump's in Third Quarter, But Spending Outpaces Income

Associated Press  

Harris' campaign and affiliated Democratic groups raised a significant amount of money in the third quarter, exceeding $1 billion while maintaining a substantial financial advantage over Trump's campaign. The vice president's campaign, the Democratic National Committee, and state parties raised over $359 million in September alone, with Harris' campaign contributing around $222 million during the same period.

Harris and Trump Battle It Out in Final 15-Day Sprint to Election Day
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54 years, 11 months ago

Harris and Trump Battle It Out in Final 15-Day Sprint to Election Day

CNN  

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump continue their intense campaigning in battleground states, focusing on key groups of voters to secure their support in the upcoming election. Harris will hold a series of events in suburban Blue Wall counties, while Trump holds three events in North Carolina, the state that provided him with his narrowest margin of …

Staggering $16 BILLION in donations spent on the 2024 election smashes records - and it's still too close to call
2 months, 1 week ago

Staggering $16 BILLION in donations spent on the 2024 election smashes records - and it's still too close to call

Daily Mail  

If the 2024 election cycle is proving one thing, it's that nothing sells like uncertainty - except maybe chaos. Even the eye-popping $1 billion that Vice President Kamala Harris raised since her party forced President Joe Biden to bow out in July - itself believed to be a record - is just a fraction of the staggering total that Republicans …

'Could sway the outcome': Trump campaign panicking over Harris’ fundraising edge: report
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Could sway the outcome': Trump campaign panicking over Harris’ fundraising edge: report

Raw Story  

With just one month to go before voters head to the polls, the winner of the 2024 presidential election will likely be determined by which candidate has necessary infrastructure to most effectively turn out voters. The Washington Post reported that there are concerns spreading among the Trump campaign and Republican National Committee leadership that Harris' significant fundraising edge could prove …

Kamala Harris outspends Trump by tens of millions in ad battle; ex-President team says 'we just can't afford to…'
3 months ago

Kamala Harris outspends Trump by tens of millions in ad battle; ex-President team says 'we just can't afford to…'

Hindustan Times  

Kamala Harris surprisingly spent twenty times as much on Facebook and Instagram as former President Donald Trump in the week leading up to their first presidential debate. According to a NY Times report, the Democratic presidential candidate took advantage of this to flood battleground states with The company data shows uneven expenditure on Meta's platforms was $12.2 million to $611,228. …

Kamala Harris’ political operation raises $361 million in August – nearly tripling Donald Trump’s haul
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris’ political operation raises $361 million in August – nearly tripling Donald Trump’s haul

CNN  

CNN — Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign increased its already blistering fundraising pace last month, bringing in $361 million in August – easily swamping the $130 million raised by her Republican rival last month and giving the Democrat a whopping $404 million in cash reserves for the final, two-month sprint to Election Day, her campaign aides announced Friday. CLICK …

Harris campaign says it raised over $300 million in August, more than twice Trump's haul
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Harris campaign says it raised over $300 million in August, more than twice Trump's haul

Salon  

Sources close to Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign told NBC News that she raised over $300 million in the month of August, more than twice as much as former President Donald Trump's haul, an indication that the enthusiasm around her candidacy and the flood of fundraising cash shows little sign of abating. A Los Angeles Times analysis of the last …

More than half of Harris donors had not given to Biden’s 2024 campaign
3 months, 3 weeks ago

More than half of Harris donors had not given to Biden’s 2024 campaign

LA Times  

More than 1.5 million donors opened their wallets for the first time in July to support Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, in the early days of her campaign. Harris seems to be drawing on renewed enthusiasm for the Democratic ticket in majority Black areas: ZIP codes around Compton in L.A. and Oakland saw big increases in new donors. …

Just 50 people have funneled $1.5B into 2024 campaigns: report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Just 50 people have funneled $1.5B into 2024 campaigns: report

Raw Story  

A new analysis from The Washington Post reveals that just 50 megadonors are responsible for $1.5 billion in campaign cash for the 2024 presidential cycle. The largest donors are railroad magnate Timothy Mellon, who has contributed $165 million to various GOP PACs along with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent campaign, which he ended last week before throwing his support to …

Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris: Who's winning the funds race?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris: Who's winning the funds race?

Hindustan Times  

As the U.S. presidential race heats up, Vice President Kamala Harris has surged ahead of former President Donald Trump in the fundraising battle. US Election fundraiser race: Kamala Harris has surged past Donald Trump but he still enjoys an advantage Fundraising race: Kamala Harris surges past Donald Trump Between January 2023 and July 31, 2024, the Biden—now Harris—campaign committee raised …

Kamala Harris brings in over $540 million in donations, breaking fundraising record, campaign says
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Kamala Harris brings in over $540 million in donations, breaking fundraising record, campaign says

Salon  

Kamala Harris’ campaign has raised $540 million since it launched in July, her campaign announced on Sunday. The vice president's campaign manager, Jen O’Malley Dillon, wrote in a memo that the money raised is “the most for any presidential campaign ever.” Of the total raised, $82 million was donated during the Democratic National Convention last week. “Just before Vice President …

Harris campaign says it's raised $540 million and saw a surge of donations during the convention
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Harris campaign says it's raised $540 million and saw a surge of donations during the convention

Hindustan Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign says it has now raised $540 million for its election battle against Republican nominee former President Donald Trump. Harris campaign says it's raised $540 million and saw a surge of donations during the convention The campaign has had no problems getting supporters to open their wallets since President Joe Biden announced on July 21 he …

Harris campaign says it’s raised $540 million and saw a surge of donations during the convention
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Harris campaign says it’s raised $540 million and saw a surge of donations during the convention

Associated Press  

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign says it has now raised $540 million for its election battle against Republican nominee former President Donald Trump. The campaign said it saw a surge of donations during last week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago where Harris and her vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Gov. “Just before Vice President Harris’ acceptance speech Thursday night, we …

Kamala Harris' campaign says it's raised 540 million USD and saw a surge of donations during the convention
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Kamala Harris' campaign says it's raised 540 million USD and saw a surge of donations during the convention

New Indian Express  

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign says it has now raised $540 million for its election battle against Republican nominee former President Donald Trump. The campaign said it saw a surge of donations during last week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago where Harris and her vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Gov. “Just before Vice President Harris’ acceptance speech Thursday night, we …

Harris obliterates Trump in July fundraising
4 months ago

Harris obliterates Trump in July fundraising

Raw Story  

Democrat Kamala Harris obliterated Republican Donald Trump in July fundraising, with her presidential campaign raising more than $204 million — more than four times her opponent's haul for the month, new federal records indicate. Trump's presidential campaign committee raised about $47.5 million during July, according to documents filed late Tuesday with the Federal Election Commission. Even by contemporary political standards, …

Harris campaign’s new $90 million in battleground ads in August aims to sharpen contrast with Trump
4 months, 1 week ago

Harris campaign’s new $90 million in battleground ads in August aims to sharpen contrast with Trump

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. WASHINGTON — Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is launching a $90 million advertising effort over the next three weeks to introduce the Democrat to voters and sharpen the contrast with Republican Donald Trump. Harris’ team said the ad campaign will focus on the vice president’s personal narrative, her career as a …

Trump-sized crowds and battleground wins: Harris is now a big problem for Republicans
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump-sized crowds and battleground wins: Harris is now a big problem for Republicans

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s hard to even describe the excitement, the …

Harris campaign raises hulking $310 million in July
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Harris campaign raises hulking $310 million in July

Raw Story  

The Kamala Harris campaign said Friday it raised $310 million in July -- more than double her US presidential rival Donald Trump -- with the vast bulk of new cash pouring in after she replaced Joe Biden as the Democratic Party nominee. Harris's campaign appears to have energized large and small donors alike -- a turnaround from the uncertain period …

Harris campaign rakes in double the amount of Trump’s fundraising haul in July
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Harris campaign rakes in double the amount of Trump’s fundraising haul in July

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kamala Harris’ campaign has raked in $310m in fundraising cash …

Harris raised a massive $310 million in July, as she looks to reset November’s race against Trump
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Harris raised a massive $310 million in July, as she looks to reset November’s race against Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris ' campaign announced Friday that it raised $310 million last month, an eyepopping sum showing that donors who once seemed spooked about the prospects for November’s election with President Joe Biden are now offering mountains of cash to boost his former No. The haul by Harris, the Democratic National Committee and affiliated entities far …

Kamala Harris raises more than double the donations of Donald Trump
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kamala Harris raises more than double the donations of Donald Trump

The Telegraph  

Kamala Harris trounced Donald Trump’s fundraising efforts last month with a $310 million donation haul. The Democratic candidate beat her Republican rival, whose campaign raised £108 million in July, the same month he survived an assassination attempt and announced JD Vance as his running mate. In a campaign email sent to supporters on Friday, Ms Harris said the 12 days …

Trump campaign reports raising $137 million in July, falling short of Harris’ first-week total
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump campaign reports raising $137 million in July, falling short of Harris’ first-week total

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican former President Donald Trump ‘s campaign and its related affiliates announced Thursday that they had raised $138.7 million last month — less than what his new opponent in November’s election, Vice President Kamala Harris, took in during her White House bid’s opening week. The former president’s campaign, the Republican National Committee and other entities previously announced raising …

Harris and Trump launch new advertisements for presidential election sprint
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Harris and Trump launch new advertisements for presidential election sprint

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump released new television The Harris “This campaign is about who we fight for,” Harris says in the Her campaign said it’s the first spot in a $50 million advertising push ahead of the Democratic National Convention, which starts on Aug. 19 in Chicago. The Republican nominee’s half-minute Border crossings …

In First Week Of Campaign, Harris Raised $200 Million And Signed Up 170k Volunteers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

In First Week Of Campaign, Harris Raised $200 Million And Signed Up 170k Volunteers

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has raised $200 million since she emerged as the likely Democratic presidential nominee last week, an eyepopping haul in her race against the Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump. Vance said after a stop at a diner in Waite Park, Minnesota, on Sunday that Harris has “got a little bit …

Harris raised $200 million in first week of White House campaign and signed up 170,000 volunteers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Harris raised $200 million in first week of White House campaign and signed up 170,000 volunteers

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has raised $200 million since she emerged as the likely Democratic presidential nominee last week, an eyepopping haul in her race against the Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump. Vance said after a stop at a diner in Waite Park, Minnesota, on Sunday that Harris has “got a little bit of a bump …

US election 2024: Kamala Harris campaign raises $200m in a week
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US election 2024: Kamala Harris campaign raises $200m in a week

Al Jazeera  

Harris has quickly coalesced Democratic support after President Joe Biden announced his exit from the November 5 election. US Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign has raised $200m since President Joe Biden announced his exit from the presidential election race and endorsed her as his successor. “The momentum and energy for Vice President Harris is real — and so are the …

Campaigners say Harris received $20,000 per minute during fundraising effort
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Campaigners say Harris received $20,000 per minute during fundraising effort

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At one point on Thursday, the Kamala Harris campaign was …

Dem fundraiser ‘stunned’ at $2.5 million haul for Harris since Sunday
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Dem fundraiser ‘stunned’ at $2.5 million haul for Harris since Sunday

Raw Story  

“I’m completely stunned.” That’s the reaction of Charles Gaba, a Michigan health care analyst and Democrat who helps fundraise for other Democrats across the country through his website blue24.org. Charles Gaba Gaba said that in the less than 48 hours since President Joe Biden announced on Sunday he would not seek reelection and then quickly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, …

Rewind: Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign was a financial disaster
5 months ago

Rewind: Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign was a financial disaster

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has raised historically massive sums of money since President Joe Biden announced on Sunday he’d not stand for reelection. As of Dec. 31, 2019, Harris’ presidential campaign committee had less than $1.13 million left in its account — and $1.07 million in debt, according to federal records. The creditor list for Kamala …

Kamala Harris smashes fundraising record with $81 million haul in just 24 hours
5 months ago

Kamala Harris smashes fundraising record with $81 million haul in just 24 hours

The Hindu  

Kamala Harris is smashing fundraising records as the U.S. Democratic Party's donors — big and small — open their wallets for the vice president in the immediate aftermath of U.S. President Joe Biden's stunning decision to step aside. In total, Ms. Harris' team raised more than $81 million in the 24-hour period since Mr. Biden's announcement, campaign spokesperson Kevin Munoz …

Can Harris — or any other Democrat — access Biden campaign money?
5 months ago

Can Harris — or any other Democrat — access Biden campaign money?

NPR  

Can Harris — or any other Democrat — access Biden campaign money? Some right-leaning campaign finance lawyers think it’s more complicated and don’t think it’s a slam dunk that Harris has access — despite the Biden campaign already changing its name to the Harris campaign. Harris would almost certainly have access to the funds through the compressed campaign, and there’s …

Harris hits the campaign trail as endorsements and delegates pile up
5 months ago

Harris hits the campaign trail as endorsements and delegates pile up

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is off to a roaring start, after she appeared to clinch enough delegates Monday night to secure the Democratic nomination and hit the campaign trail Tuesday. Politics Harris raises record-breaking $81 million for presidential bid Vice President Kamala Harris raised $81 million in the 24 hours after President Biden announced he would not seek …

Kamala Harris smashes fundraising record with stunning $81 million haul over 24 hours
5 months ago

Kamala Harris smashes fundraising record with stunning $81 million haul over 24 hours

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kamala Harris is smashing fundraising records as the Democratic Party’s donors — big and small — open their wallets for the vice president in the immediate aftermath of President Joe Biden’s stunning decision to step aside. In total, Harris’ team raised more than $81 million in the 24-hour period since Biden’s announcement, campaign spokesperson Kevin Munoz said …

Here’s how Harris could take over Biden’s campaign cash if he drops out and she runs for president
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Here’s how Harris could take over Biden’s campaign cash if he drops out and she runs for president

Associated Press  

Vice President Kamala Harris has been one of President Joe Biden’s staunchest defenders following his shaky performance in last week’s debate, but she’s also emerged as a potential option to lead the party herself if Biden opted not to continue his campaign. According to Smith, if Biden left the race and Harris didn’t replace him as nominee, their former campaign …

Trump political operation steers $130 million in donor money to cover legal fees
1 year, 4 months ago

Trump political operation steers $130 million in donor money to cover legal fees

Raw Story  

This article originally appeared in OpenSecrets. Groups in former President Donald Trump’s political network have reported using about $130 million in donor funds to pay lawyers and cover legal costs since he first began running for office, according to a new OpenSecrets analysis. While the Save America PAC’s legal spending did not reach the amounts some had projected — multiple …

Michael Bloomberg, Tom Steyer And The Case Of The Missing Megadonors
2 years, 1 month ago

Michael Bloomberg, Tom Steyer And The Case Of The Missing Megadonors

Huff Post  

Former presidential candidates Tom Steyer and Michael Bloomberg gave the Democratic Party tens of millions of dollars in the past. They were willing to put over $100 million in,” said one major Democratic donor, requesting anonymity because of Bloomberg’s and Steyer’s ongoing power in the party. “We can’t afford to concede anything without fighting it out right now.” In some …

Campaign finance record broken in Pennsylvania governor race
2 years, 2 months ago

Campaign finance record broken in Pennsylvania governor race

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s Democratic nominee for governor, has smashed the state’s 2-decade-old campaign spending record as he competes against Republican Doug Mastriano, who was on track to spend less than a tenth as much. The race between Shapiro and Mastriano may test how powerful that campaign spending is in one of the nation’s highest-profile races for governor. …

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