Gov. Ron DeSantis on pace to break gubernatorial fundraising record

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August 18, 2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis on pace to break gubernatorial fundraising record


Amid rumblings of a potential 2024 presidential bid, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ (R) political operation raised $165.6 million since 2019, the year he took office.

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Federal campaign spending on child care expenses grows in 2022 midterms

Twenty-four candidates vying for House seats in 2022 collectively spent $168,000 in campaign funds on child care through June 30.

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‘Dark money’ group pushing ‘woke heat-maps’ targeting schools has ties to Christian education foundation

Liberty Alliance USA and a circle of “dark money” groups have connections to the Stanley M. Herzog Charitable Foundation, a Christian education organization.

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Following 2018 break from GOP, Victoria’s Secret founder continues to donate big to Republicans

Leslie Wexner, the subject of the new Hulu docuseries “Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons,” was once called the wealthiest GOP donor in Ohio. Now he’s writing big checks to both Republicans and Democrats.

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Republican election war-chests are increasingly filled either by small donors or the extremely rich. Both these groups are likelier to favour ideologues over pragmatists, notes Sarah Bryner of OpenSecrets.

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The new seat has attracted millions in spending, particularly from Jones and Goldman, who have dropped more than $2 million each. Rivera is the next highest fundraiser, and has spent more than $420,000 this cycle, according to OpenSecrets.

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The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, State Policy Network, Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity, DonorsTrust, the League of American Voters and Judicial Crisis Network have reported giving money to True the Vote since its founding, according to OpenSecrets, which tracks campaign financing.

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