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Congressman urging Texas to ignore the Supreme Court is backed by major law firms

Popular Information • 11203 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Law Elections Policy Campaign Finance
  1. Congressman Chip Roy is urging Texas to ignore the Supreme Court due to a specific ruling he opposes
  2. Major law firms and corporations are financially supporting Roy's re-election campaign
  3. Other Republican politicians like Oklahoma Governor Stitt and Congressman Higgins have also challenged the authority of the Supreme Court

EXCLUSIVE: Fani Willis Campaign Funds Appear To Be Money Laundering Scheme

Emerald Robinson’s The Right Way • 4107 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaign Finance Money Laundering
  1. The Fani Willis campaign funds are suspected to be involved in illegal money laundering called 'smurfing'.
  2. There are concerns raised about individuals unknowingly used to make campaign donations, which is structured as money laundering in politics.
  3. Over $160,000 worth of suspicious donations have been identified in the Fani Willis campaign, all through the illegal 'smurfing' method.

No Labels makes its choice

Popular Information • 13050 implied HN points • 03 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Campaign Finance Political parties Government regulations
  1. No Labels, a centrist organization, has been supporting Republicans and conservative Democrats for its potential 2024 presidential candidate.
  2. No Labels faced challenges in Arizona when two candidates filed declarations to run in their primary elections.
  3. No Labels has kept its donors secret and could face pressure to disclose them if forced to comply with state laws.

Nikki Haley’s Last Song, Dance, and Supper With the Big Donor Devils

Peter Navarro's Taking Back Trump's America • 2751 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Candidates Campaign Finance Political Influence
  1. Nikki Haley's political run exposes the ugly reality of Big Donor politics.
  2. Big Donors are trying to take down Trump to further their own financial interests.
  3. Republican politicians like DeSantis, Scott, and Haley are influenced by Big Donor money rather than grassroots support.
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Charles Koch's audacious new $5 billion political scheme

Popular Information • 11419 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Campaign Finance
  1. Billionaire Charles Koch exploited a loophole to donate $5 billion for political advocacy without paying gift or capital gains taxes.
  2. Koch's rebranded image as non-partisan is contradicted by his continued extensive financial support for Republican candidates aligned with Trump.
  3. Another billionaire, Barre Seid, used a similar loophole to avoid taxes and donate $1.65 billion to a political advocacy group.

What Happened Was...

SHERO • 491 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Violence Economy Investigation Legislation Campaign Finance
  1. There were seven separate mass shooting incidents in the United States last week, resulting in seven deaths and 22 injuries.
  2. The US economy added 353,000 jobs in January 2024 despite facing the highest interest rates in two decades.
  3. Former President Trump's political fundraising group spent over $50 million on legal expenses last year due to numerous lawsuits and criminal charges.

Why Nikki Haley’s Supporters Stood by Her

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 55 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Campaign Finance Republican party
  1. Nikki Haley suspended her campaign for president without endorsing Donald Trump, continuing to use her voice for her beliefs.
  2. Despite the writing being on the wall, many of Haley's donors kept supporting her because they believed she represented the values and ethics a Republican candidate should have.
  3. Haley's supporters, though possibly in the minority, could still sway the November election by either supporting a third-party candidate or voting for Biden.

Putting the fun back in fundraising

City Hall Watcher • 275 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23
💼 Business Finance Events Campaign Finance Fundraising Government
  1. City Hall Watcher celebrates its 250th issue with a focus on fundraising events in Toronto's mayoral by-election.
  2. Swanky cocktail parties played a significant role in funding candidates, with some raising millions through ticketed events.
  3. Analyzing campaign finance data shows the impact of fundraising strategies on the mayoral contenders and their success in the election.

It couldn't have gone much better

Worcester Sucks and I Love It • 255 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Analysis Political strategy Campaign Finance
  1. Overall turnout for the election was low at 9.1%, similar to past preliminaries.
  2. The chosen candidates from Worcester Sucks for different districts performed well and are advancing to the general election.
  3. Progressive candidates like Bilotta and Haxhiaj have strong chances in the upcoming elections, potentially leading to a shift in power dynamics within the City Council.

Letter from Cheyenne: We Make History re Clean Elections

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf • 2 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Legislation Election Integrity Campaign Finance
  1. State Senator Tim Salazar and State Senator Bo Biteman are co-sponsoring the Clean Elections Bill, which is a significant step towards election transparency and integrity.
  2. The visit to Wyoming's statehouse showcased the accessibility and historical importance of these public buildings, emphasizing civic engagement and the need to protect agricultural and food security.
  3. The dedication of leaders like Senator Salazar and Senator Biteman in Cheyenne demonstrates a commitment to upholding constitutional values and serving the public in challenging times.

Trump '23/'24

Wide World of News • 0 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Trump Supporters Polls Campaign Finance Indictment
  1. Many Republican figures and donors are showing support for Donald Trump following his indictment.
  2. A poll conducted after Trump's indictment shows him with a significant lead over potential Republican challengers like Ron DeSantis.
  3. Speculation on the impact of Trump's indictment on his political future suggests uncertainty about potential legal repercussions.