Posts tagged super PAC
Holding Politicians Accountable
The pro-Mitch McConnell super PAC, “Kentuckians for Strong Leadership,” is missing something: Kentuckians. More from the Courier-Journal.
Mother Jones: Can Harold Ickes Make It Rain for Obama?
“The Democratic operative has cussed, clawed, and outsmarted his way through three dozen elections. His new fight: Stop Karl Rove and Co. from steamrolling Obama.”
The Congressional Leadership Fund, a super PAC created to help elect House Republicans, raised nearly $1.3 million in the last quarter, according to just released FEC filings. Those donations include several corporations. A few examples:
- $25,000 from White Castle
- $25,000 from Borden Dairy
- $40,000 from Blue Bell Creameries
So the next time you pick up a gallon of milk or buy a burger, that might be funding super PAC attack ads.
That’s because the super PAC is becoming Santorum’s PAC, while also remaining his super PAC. Yes, it’s confusing, but it’s a legal change that turns the Red, White, and Blue Fund into a hybrid political action committee that will also work as a traditional leadership PAC to push Santorum’s message, support his political travel, cover administration costs and donate money to candidates he supports with similar views.