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Ohio Elections Chief Frank LaRose Seeks Openness for ‘Dark Money’ Groups

August 4, 2020August 3, 2020 The Associated Press

The source of money contributed to so-called “dark money” groups operating in Ohio and trying to influence the political process should be disclosed, with possible penalties for violating this requirement including a low-level felony and a substantial fine, Ohio’s Republican elections chief said Monday.

The Secretary of State should also have subpoena power for campaign-finance related records and groups trying to block the gathering of ballot initiative signatures should be required to register with the state, said Secretary of State Frank LaRose.

Inside the Dark Money Dem Group Using an Umbrella Network to Flay Trump Over His Virus Response

April 2, 2020April 1, 2020 Admin

by Chris White Two left-leaning large super pac groups that kickstarted a digital ad campaign targeting President Donald Trump’s coronavirus response have ties to a wealthy, shadowy dark money network. American Bridge 21st Century and Pacronym are reportedly cutting ads thrashing Trump’s handling of the virus and becoming two…

Dark Money Group Promoting DeWine’s Gun Control Platform Has Connections to Governor

February 17, 2020February 16, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

A recent report found that a dark money group promoting Gov. Mike DeWine’s gun control platform has connections to the governor himself.

Dark Money Group Linked to Ocasio-Cortez to Spend $500,000 Attacking Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg

January 16, 2020January 15, 2020 Admin

A dark money group with ties to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced Tuesday it will spend over $500,000 on digital ads attacking former Vice President Joe Biden and former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg.

Dark Money Has Bolstered Bernie’s Campaign From the Start

January 12, 2020January 11, 2020 Admin

An outside dark money group has boosted presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders since announcing his campaign last February.

Ocasio-Cortez Has Ties to a Dark Money Group

June 15, 2019June 14, 2019 Admin

by Andrew Kerr Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has ties with a dark money group that trains progressive organizers on how to lead grassroots political campaigns across the country. The group, Organize for Justice, is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, meaning it can raise unlimited sums of money without having to disclose…

The Influential Appointment of Dark Money Group Founder’s Daughter in North Carolina Governor’s Office Raises Questions

January 30, 2019January 29, 2019 A.P. Dillon

The daughter of the man behind a dark money group supporting North Carolina Democratic Governor Roy Cooper was hired into an influential role just weeks after Cooper took office. Tom Hendrickson is the main figure behind the dark money 501(c)4 non-profit called “Moving NC Forward.” The group was first reported…

JC Bowman Commentary: Dark Money + Union Money = Corrupt Politics

May 31, 2018May 30, 2018 JC Bowman

This election cycle we have already seen an influx of unaccountable cash, known as dark money, which pours into our state. Outside money hurts more than it helps. Tennessee voters were not swayed by big spending outsiders. It is worth noting the message the outsiders bring is almost always negative. If you don’t think this is an erosion of democracy, you’re not thinking about it hard enough. The formula is simple: Dark Money + Union Money = Corrupt Politics