Stacey Abrams, touting exceptional fundraising ability, declares run for Georgia governor
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December 2, 2021
This week in money-in-politics
Stacey Abrams, touting exceptional fundraising ability, declares run for Georgia governor
Stacey Abrams, the Georgia Democrat and founder of voting rights organization Fair Fight Action, announced Wednesday she will run for Georgia governor in 2022, setting up a potential rematch against incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.
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Millions in lobbying spending pour into fight over sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 oil pipeline
Senate debate over sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline has complicated the passing of the National Defense Authorization Act.
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McCarthy stays mum on Greene-Mace fight, while Greene continues to rake in campaign cash
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is one of the biggest fundraisers in the House GOP despite her controversial attacks on other members.
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As its revenue dropped, the NRA took millions of dollars from its charities and funded political groups
The NRA continued to take money from its charitable arms and steer funds to its political groups leading up to the 2020 election.
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U.S. Rep. Thomas Suozzi enters the New York governor’s race amid a field of strong fundraisers
Rep. Thomas Suozzi announced he’d run for New York governor on Monday, entering the crowded Democratic primary.
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** Feud Between Billionaires Ken Griffin and J.B. Pritzker Likely to Shape Illinois Governor’s Race (The Wall Street Journal) ([link removed])
“The willingness by players on both sides of the race to put fortunes into the campaigns means that it may in fact be possible for this to become the most expensive gubernatorial campaign” in U.S. history, said Pete Quist, deputy research director for the nonpartisan OpenSecrets watchdog group.
** Another Texas House primary showdown is coming, and it's all about climate policy and Big Oil donations (The Washington Post) ([link removed])
Cuellar is the fourth-biggest recipient in the House of oil and gas campaign contributions in the 2022 cycle so far, receiving $100,200, according to OpenSecrets.
** The Democratic Dilemma on Dark Money (The American Prospect) ([link removed])
“I think there’s a real disconnect between the political operatives in this town who want to win, win, win, and everyone else,” says Sheila Krumholz, executive director of OpenSecrets. “There’s this loss of faith in our political and campaign systems and that ultimately has a damaging effect on democracy. How do you rebuild it? By being absolutely forthright, candid, and transparent.”
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