At least $1 billion from anonymous donors is flowing into the midterm elections. Dark money is not new, but it now permeates nearly every major contest.
At least $1 billion from anonymous donors is flowing into the midterm elections. Dark money is not new, but it now permeates nearly every major contest.
Nonprofits or super PACs have aired dozens of ads this year in House and Senate races using dark money, which is political spending by groups that hide the names of their donors.
The latest opposition effort is led by Sergey Brin, a co-founder of Google, who has contributed more than $100 million this year toward California campaign efforts.
The latest opposition effort is led by Sergey Brin, a co-founder of Google, who has contributed more than $100 million this year toward California campaign efforts.
As TV spending from the opposition picks up, the campaign supporting the tax believes a network of Democratic Party activists and union members pushing its message will be an advantage.
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