After a vicious GOP primary, one of the Kochs’ favorite candidates is ready to take on Tammy Baldwin for the U.S. Senate.
Wisconsin GOP Just Nominated ALEC’s “Iron Lady” to Take on Tammy Baldwin
By Mary Bottari | at
Democracy
ALEC in Disarray
By Chris Taylor | at
Hatemonger David Horowitz takes center stage at ALEC Conference in NOLA.
Watchdog Groups Call for Access to All Records of SCOTUS Nominee Kavanaugh
By Arn Pearson and Scott Zimmerman | at
CMD joins coalition letters to Sen. Grassley and former President George W. Bush decrying partisan deal to limit access to Kavanaugh records and demanding full transparency.
Common Cause Exposes ALEC Influence in Louisiana
By Scott Zimmerman and Arn Pearson | at
ALEC’s fingerprints can be found on many bills introduced and enacted in Baton Rouge
ALEC Sets the Table for Gerrymandering, Union Busting, Protecting Fossil Fuels, and Privatizing Schools
By Mary Bottari | at
ALEC’s annual meeting in NOLA continues war on workers and voters, with Janus v. AFSCME victory lap and pro-gerrymandering resolution.
KochPAC Rarely Gives Money to U.S. House Democrats…Except to These Four
By Don Wiener | at
Four Democrats in the U. S. Congress received money from KochPAC in 2016 and so far this election cycle. Figuring out why they got the money isn’t difficult.
Reform Groups Call for a Criminal Investigation of the Trump Foundation
By Scott Zimmerman | at
CMD joins call for IRS to “vigorously” investigate coordination between the Trump campaign and the Donald J. Trump Foundation.
Kochs Spread Wealth Widely on State Candidates
By David Armiak | at
The Koch brothers have identified 129 candidates for governor, state representative, and state senator in 16 states.
Koch Justice: Billionaires Seek to Expand Influence over Law Enforcement and Courts in 2018
By David Armiak | at
Koch network has pumped money into candidate campaigns for state attorney general, state Supreme Court, and state Court of Appeals.
American Beverage Association Sweetened the Pot in Cook County Race with Unsuccessful Last-Minute Funding
By Don Wiener | at
Campaign finance reports show Big Soda willing to reward friends and punish enemies.