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Megadonors Pour $1.2 Billion Into Midterm Races
Original: The Megadonors Who Have Poured $1.2B into the Midterms
A New York Times analysis reports that a small group of billionaire megadonors has contributed roughly $1.2 billion toward the upcoming US midterm elections, highlighting the growing influence of ultra-wealthy individuals on campaign spending. The interactive piece identifies the biggest givers and where their money is flowing, renewing debate over campaign finance rules and the role of big money in American politics.
Why now: Record campaign spending by billionaires ahead of the midterms is fueling fresh debate over money in politics.
New York TimesUS midterm electionsbillionaire megadonors
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