Episode 180: ADM for Jan. 9, 2023: One of the Deals Made to Elect Kevin McCarthy Speaker Was With a SuperPAC

American Democracy Minute · Jan 8, 2023 · 1m

One of the Deals Made to Elect Kevin McCarthy Speaker Was With a SuperPAC

Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

Salon: - “Shameful”: Democrats sound alarm over “creepy” dark-money super PAC deal to help McCarthy win

Politico - Complaint from End Citizens United

Reuters - Kevin McCarthy elected House speaker, but at a cost

The Hill - McCarthy-backed PAC agrees to not spend in safe GOP open-seat primaries in Speakership concession

Groups Taking Action:

End Citizens United, Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington

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