Corporate America hikes contributions to key Democrats

By artappraiser on Sun, 08/05/2018 - 7:10pm |

The shift, driven by rising expectations of a change in House control, could exacerbate tension among liberals over corporate PACs

By Theodoric Meyer @ Politico.com, Aug. 5

Corporate PACs are increasing their contributions to several Democrats who are in line to lead powerful committees if their party retakes the House in November, another sign of the burgeoning expectations for Democrats’ showing in the midterms.

The uptick comes as tensions grow in the party between lawmakers who rake in money from corporate PACs and the activists who decry such contributions as a corrupting influence [....]

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https://www.politico.com/story/2018/08/05/corporate-america-contributions-democrats-762475