Gov. DeWine denies knowledge or memory of First Energy dark-money backing
DeWine denies knowledge of $4 million dark money, distracted driving tickets soar, Texas PAC influences Ohio House Republicans, and more news.
Political action committee News & Breaking Stories
Katie Porter Senate bid failure dims star, Californian future uncertain
Katie Porter, known for her white board tactics, lost the Senate primary in California, blaming billionaires for rigging the election.
Democrat Adam Schiff Republican Steve Garvey California Senate seat compete
GOP's Steve Garvey and Democrat Adam Schiff to compete for US Senate seat, marking a shift in California's political landscape.
OpenAI bans developer Dean Phillips bot, political restriction
OpenAI bans developer of bot imitating Democratic presidential candidate. Company's first known restriction on using its AI tools by a political campaign.
Vivek Ramaswamy removes comedians interrupting him and Ron DeSantis
Comedy group "The Good Liars" interrupts GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's speech and tries to give "participation trophy" to Ron DeSantis.
Nikki Haley Civil War statement: No mention of slavery, retracts remarks later
Nikki Haley's Civil War comments spark controversy and criticism from rivals, who say she's not ready for primetime. She later backpedaled.
Trump campaign criticizes Casey DeSantis for seeking out-of-state support in Iowa
Trump campaign slams Casey DeSantis for encouraging out-of-state supporters to participate in Iowa caucuses, calls it "play-pretend politics."
Jared Kushner Reveals Senior Senate Chuck Schumer Upset His Mother by Saying Jared's Going to Jail
Jared Kushner reveals Chuck Schumer's upsetting remarks about Russia ties, defends innocence, and discusses challenges faced during investigations in podcast interview.
Nikki Haley campaign strategy: fewer events than competitors
Vivek Ramaswamy has held the most public events in the 2024 GOP primary, but he's not the one climbing in the polls.
CEO Main Super PAC Backing Ron DeSantis Resigns Evening Before Thanksgiving - Great Sign for Campaign
Iowa conservative endorses DeSantis for 2024 presidential bid, but he still lags behind Trump in national and statewide polling.
Democrats win legislative control Virginia, kneecapping Youngkin - Conservative Angle
GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin failed to secure the legislative support he needed for his pro-life agenda, signaling potential gridlock in Virginia.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Endorses Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for President, AP Sources Say
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds plans to endorse Ron DeSantis for president, giving his 2024 campaign a boost against Donald Trump.
Gov. DeSantis appoints Trump admin lawyer as chair of Elections Commission
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Chad Mizelle, a lawyer who served under former President Donald Trump, as the new Chair of the Florida Elections Commission. Mizelle is the chief legal officer of Affinity Partners, a global investment firm founded by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. DeSantis also reappointed two members to the Commission, one of whom donated $50,000 to a super PAC supporting DeSantis' presidential campaign. The appointments are subject to Senate approval.
"Sex cam Democrat Susanna Gibson garners backing from legislators and advocates, but the future remains uncertain"
A Virginia Democratic candidate who recorded sex acts with her husband for money on a livestreaming website has received endorsements from liberal politicians and advocacy groups.
Desantis Falls, Now Tied with Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy for 2nd in GOP Primary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy are tied for second place in the Republican presidential field, according to a new poll. DeSantis has seen a significant drop in support, while Ramaswamy has risen to second place.
Ron DeSantis Unharmed After Car Accident En Route to Presidential Campaign Events
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis uninjured after multicar accident during campaign events.
Spokesperson of Ron DeSantis super PAC raises concern over Donald Trump's campaign
Trouble brewing for Ron DeSantis campaign, but not unwinnable.
What news can we find under Political action committee News Section?
Ever wondered about what you see when scrolling down your news feed under the headline "Political Action Committee" or acronym 'PAC'? Well, let's delve into it and discover together!
A PAC is a "kind of organization that pools campaign contributions from members and donates those funds to campaign for or against candidates, ballot initiatives, or legislation". It's kind of like every coffee lover in your neighborhood pitching into one fund to lobby for better brewed java at the local café. Get the picture?
Diving deeper into our online exploration, we find these committees can be classified as either connected PACs - linked with specific corporations or labor unions, non-connected PACs which are standalone organizations; focusing on certain policy issues (who said climate change?), leaders' PACs tied directly to political leaders aiming at supporting other politicians’ campaigns; super-PACs dedicated largely towards independent expenditures! Kinda complex isn't it? But hey! That’s politics!
'But what makes them so newsworthy?' You may wonder. Ever heard how money talks? Cue in headlines like “PAC donations surge amidst election season, or Potential influence of super-PAC over XYZ candidate probe”. These not only encapsulate but also shine a light on how deeply entrenched they are within our democratic structures facilitating participation by collecting moolah hands over fist.
Password: contentious debates. Because where you unearth funds flowing this way & that pertaining hot-button issues from healthcare reform, gun control fishing territory disputes – each bearing its very own set of political fingerprints! So many flavors right?
In conclusion my dear reader... When perusing through 'Political Action Committee' section in news websites remember this: You're essentially browsing through chronicles detailing powerful enablers shaping policies closer than realize.
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