Record-Breaking Dark Money Fuels 2024 Presidential Race
TL;DR
The 2024 presidential election is projected to be the most expensive in history, with costs nearing $16 billion. Significant contributions include Elon Musk's $118 million to support Donald Trump, while Kamala Harris' campaign raised a record $1 billion in three months. Outside money is playing an increasingly pivotal role in the election process.
- Who's paying to elect the president? NPR
- Outside spending on 2024 elections shatters records, fueled by billion-dollar 'dark money' infusion Center for Responsive Politics
- The Billions Behind The 2024 Presidential Election Forbes
- As dark money floods campaign, advocates hope Harris, Dems could push changes Roll Call
- The cost of this election PBS NewsHour
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