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November 21st, 2019
This week in money-in-politics

Liberal ‘dark money’ operation behind ads urging Republicans to support impeachment


A veterans group urging Republican lawmakers to “put country over politics” amid the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump is the project of a well-funded liberal “dark money” network.

Defend American Democracy has spent six figures on television advertisements pressuring Republican members of Congress to “hold the president accountable for abusing his office and risking national security for his own gain.” The group, which primarily targets swing-district Republicans, prominently features military veterans in its ads and presents itself as a veterans group to local media outlets.

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** Karl Rove-linked ‘dark money’ group raised, spent big ahead of 2018 midterms
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One Nation, a “dark money” group that primarily backs Senate Republicans, saw its revenue spike last year ahead of 2018 midterm elections where the GOP picked up two seats in the upper chamber. The 501(c)(4) nonprofit hauled in $58 million last year, more than triple the $17 million it received in 2017. Read more ([link removed])
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** Elise Stefanik raises her profile — and her opponent’s — amid impeachment inquiry
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Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) has emerged as a key figure in the impeachment inquiry, suddenly making herself a household name with President Donald Trump’s supporters as well as Democrats who want to see her unseated in 2020. Her Democratic opponent Tedra Cobb is also using the hearings to make a name for herself (and fill her fundraising coffers). Read More ([link removed])
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** Big Pharma bankrolled conservative groups that pushed industry message to Trump, tax returns show
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Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, the pharmaceutical industry’s largest trade association, gave millions of dollars in grants to a number of conservative groups that pushed industry-friendly policies to the Trump administration and congressional lawmakers, new tax returns reveal. Read More ([link removed])

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Decoding Digital Advertising Ahead of 2020


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* ** Gordon Sondland, hotelier turned diplomat, wasn't always a Trump supporter (CNN) ([link removed])
During the 2016 election, Sondland donated to Jeb Bush's presidential campaign and to the former Florida governor's super PAC. After Trump locked up the nomination, Sondland joined Trump and the RNC's joint finance operation.

* ** Democrats prepare to duel McConnell over year-end wish list (Roll Call) ([link removed])
Democrats are well-aware of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s legislative priorities as he looks toward an expensive reelection in 2020, and are busy trying to extract their own concessions in return.

* ** Dozens of Facebook lobbyists tied to members of Congress, investigation shows (The Guardian) ([link removed])
Former employees of 29 current members of Congress now work as lobbyists for Facebook.

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