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politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Billionaire Donors Target El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Primary, Sanders Says

Sen. Bernie Sanders framed Michigan's Democratic Senate primary as a clash with the billionaire class, rallying for Abdul El-Sayed as outside groups pour roughly $50 million to defeat him—outspending El-Sayed about 12-to-1. El-Sayed is backed by Sanders and progressive figures like AOC, while Haley Stevens is supported by Senate Minority Leader Schumer and ex-Sen. Gary Peters. The Aug. 4 primary is viewed as a proxy fight between progressive and establishment wings, with the winner set to face Republican Mike Rogers; Mallory McMorrow ended her campaign earlier, leaving a Stevens-El-Sayed contest.

via Fox News|

#abdul-el-sayed #bernie-sanders #democratic-primary

politics3 months ago•9 min saved

Outside money floods California governor race, reshaping the contest

Independent expenditure committees have poured a record $79.6 million into California’s governor race ahead of the June 2 primary, with donors ranging from PG&E and the California Chamber of Commerce to Silicon Valley figures and unions backing or opposing candidates. The funds, which can’t coordinate with campaigns, are fueling a high-stakes ad war—targeting Tom Steyer while backing frontrunners Xavier Becerra and Matt Mahan—showing how outside money is reshaping the race in the post-Citizens United era.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #campaign-finance #governor-election

politics5 months ago•7 min saved

Pritzker’s clout tested as Illinois primaries spotlight outside money

Illinois’ Democratic primaries underscored Gov. JB Pritzker’s clout as Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton moved toward a Senate bid; outside groups spent over $52 million—led by AIPAC—with mixed results, while progressives fell short and turnout hit record levels, signaling money’s growing influence in shaping Illinois’ political landscape ahead of 2028 considerations.

via CBS News|

#aipac #illinois #outside-spending

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

AIPAC and AI-backed spending help Melissa Bean’s Illinois comeback win

Former Rep. Melissa Bean wins the Democratic primary in Illinois’ 8th District, boosted by nearly $4 million in outside spending from an AIPAC-aligned group and an AI-focused committee, positioning her for a return to Congress to succeed Raja Krishnamoorthi, who is running for the Senate, with a message of pragmatism in a solid blue district.

via Politico|

#aipac #democratic-primary #illinois-8th-district

politics5 months ago•8 min saved

Illinois primaries test Democrats as retirements unlock intraparty battles and big-money influence

Illinois Democrats face intraparty battles as retirement of Sen. Durbin and several Chicago-area House members opens contests, with Gov. JB Pritzker backing a lieutenant governor candidate and rivalries among top contenders. Outside money from crypto and AI interests— plus secret-funded groups— is shaping campaigns for the Senate and House, while disagreements over immigration enforcement and Israel policy illustrate the party’s ideological divides ahead of the results.

via NBC News|

#campaign-finance #democrats #illinois

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Trump-backed cash flood targets Massie in Kentucky primary

Outside groups have spent more than $5 million to defeat Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's May GOP primary after President Trump urged his ouster, with a Republican Jewish Coalition-linked Super PAC and MAGA KY driving the bulk of the money; Massie, a libertarian-leaning incumbent, has some outside support but trails in the cash race as he faces a pro-Trump challenger in a safely Republican district.

via CBS News|

#kentucky #massie #outside-spending