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The Top 5 Individual Donors for Election 2016

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning -

donors for election 2016

Wealthy donors for election 2016 have been very active promoting their candidates or causes.

So far in this election cycle, over $300 million has been spent by super PACs, political welfare organizations, and the candidates' campaigns.

Here's how much the top 5 donors have given so far...

Dark Money Part 1: The Rise of Super PACs

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning -

dark money

Super PACs and dark money organizations have incredible sway over American election cycles. But it wasn't always that way.

It all started in 2010 with this landmark court case that changed the face of American politics...

Dark Money Part 2: The Karl Rove Machination

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning -

dark money

Dark money nonprofits have incredible sway over American election cycles. They're hard to trace, and donors can give to them confidentially.

Karl Rove, a Republican strategist, has taken the power of these political nonprofits to new extremes...

What Is a Super PAC?

By , Staff Writer, Money Morning -

what is a super PAC

What it a super PAC? According to a 2012 Washington Post/Pew Research poll, only 40% of Americans know the answer to this question...

So if you are one of the millions of Americans who can't answer this question, don't worry; you're not alone.

Everything you need to know is right here...

How Leadership PACs Turned into "Slush Funds" for Congress

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -

As individuals, members of Congress make more than three times as much as the average American household. And their average net worth is nearly $1 million. So why are they siphoning off political donations for such personal indulgences as trips abroad and tickets to NFL games?

This is an insult to every hard-working American...

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