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The Silent Auction For America
When you head to the polls in November, it'll be too late to pick our country's next leader. Instead of letting the 225 million eligible U.S. voters decide who should guide our country – like a democracy is intended to do – only the country's richest will buy the winner in a secret $1.1 billion bidding war. And thanks to gaping loopholes in our loose regulation, the identity of these wealthy bidders is legally hidden in a funnel of "dark money." Already in this 2016 election cycle, $37 million from nondisclosed sources has gone to choosing our next "elected" representatives.
This silent auction for America excludes 99% of Americans, but affects 100%. It's ripping away at our financial security and independence. It's time to make votes count.
Continue below to find out who's bidding in and winning the 2016 Silent Auction for America…
Types of Donor Groups
There are over five different types of political fundraising groups, and each are instrumental in the bidding war for Washington. You'll recognize some, like super PACs or political parties, but what's not as publicized is the staggering amount of fundraising power they wield. Take a look…
Biggest "Bidders" of 2016
These wealthy donors have spent the most money on Election 2016 — which is not something they flaunt. Most of these big spenders prefer to hide their political activity from the public — because they're doing everything they can to buy this election…
Why Clinton's Fundraising Beats Trump's – Even in Republican-Dominated Industries
Why Trump's Fundraising Lag Gives Him Unprecedented Edge Over Clinton (Yes, It's Counterintuitive)
The Top 5 Corporate Donors of "Hard Money" for Election 2016
The Top 5 Individual Donors for Election 2016
Mitt Romney: Pawn of the Anti-Trump GOP
Was There a Secret Meeting on Jekyll Island to Stop Donald Trump?
[VIDEO] Hillary Clinton-Goldman Sachs Ties Summed Up Here Perfectly
The Establishment Enlists George Soros to Take Down Trump, Cruz
Who Is Sheldon Adelson? He's the Man Who Could Decide Our Next President
The Hillary Clinton/Wall Street Relationship Has Never Been More Obvious
How Top "Bidders" Get Rewarded
There is a tit-for-tat relationship between big donors and lawmakers. Lawmakers need money to fund their campaigns, and donors may need to call in a future favor. Check out how much these previous and current top "bidders" have been paid back for their contributions…
How Big Money in Politics Bought a Presidential Election – in 1896
Who Is Sheldon Adelson? He's the Man Who Could Decide Our Next President
Follow the Money: Biggest Campaign Contributors 2016, by Company and Industry
These 2016 Presidential Candidates Are Already Raking in Celebrity Donations
Koch Brothers' Conference 2015: Highlights
The Super Pac Threat to Democracy
Born out of the 2010 Citizens United vs. FEC decision, super PACs are giant fundraising machines. But that's not all they do. Super PACs are changing how politics work in the United States – and their meddling is threatening the oldest democracy in history…
How Super PACs Are Being Used to Influence Republican Delegates
Why a Ted Cruz Super PAC Gave $500,000 to Carly Fiorina
Is the GOP Making a Super PAC to Get Rid of Donald Trump?
Here's Where Jeb Bush's Super PAC Money Will Go Now
The Political Influence of Labor Unions
Labor unions are some of the biggest contributors in elections. During the 2012 presidential election, they gave over $100 million in support of candidates or political causes. For Democratic candidates especially, courting the favor of labor unions is a go-to fundraising tactic. But labor union money isn't given without expecting something in return…
The Dark Money Funnel
Secret political patrons behind millions in untraceable donations want our future president working for them – not you. These patrons spent over $250 million in the 2012 election cycle, which accounted for over 40% of that cycle's outside spending. They're ready to spend millions more in 2016. And thanks to our government, certain laws make it easy for wealthy donors to stay anonymous…
How Dark Money Groups Skirt Government Regulations
Here's How Much Dark Money Could Be Spent in Election 2016
Dark Money Part 1: The Rise of Super PACs
Dark Money Part 2: The Karl Rove Machination
2016 Election Campaign Contributions Total $250 Million So Far – Here's the Breakdown
2016 Campaign Scandals
Every presidential election season, candidates face humiliations they wish could be kept quiet. This year is no exception. The 2016 candidates have tried hide these disgraces, but that's not easy in an age of social media and the 24-hour news cycle…
Did Donald Trump Bribe a Would-Be Trump U. Investigator?
Hillary Clinton Leaked Documents Reveal Diva Demands
The Clinton Foundation Got Big Bucks from Nations that 'Fund Extremist Organizations'
Unseen, Damaging Clinton Emails Will Be Released, Warns WikiLeaks Founder
Is This Hillary Clinton Voter Fraud?
Anti-Trump Protesters Allegedly Paid, Trained by Hillary Clinton Campaign
Were These Hillary Clinton Speaking Fees Backdoor Donations in Disguise?
Hillary Clinton's Greatest Fear from FBI Probe Isn't About Email
Cruz Campaign Accuses Kasich of Fraud in Montana
The Hillary Clinton FBI Probe Is Almost Over
How Much the 2016 Candidates Are Worth
Money is one of the main qualifiers to become president. It takes plenty of it to build a campaign. Many of the election 2016 candidates are former or current governors, senators, or House representatives – but their government salaries are not what's supporting their White House run. Many of these candidates have amassed a fortune by appeasing special interests…
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