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Leadership PACs can be one of the sleazier elements of DC. But if used correctly, they might be a way for this new class to build power and to support upstart candidates who might otherwise get ignored. A few things to keep an eye on... https://www.rollcall.com/news/congress/new-members-meet-slush-fund …
One, how is leadership PAC money being raised, and from who? Leadership PACs act as a second campaign account, usually funded by PACs and big donors who've already maxed out to your campaign. It is rare to have a small donor funded leadership PAC...
...sometimes, candidates don't want a donor to show up on their campaign report, so they'll direct them to give to a leadership PAC. If you are looking for officeholders to waver on, for example, no corporate PAC or no fossil fuel pledges, leadership PACs are where to look.
Leadership PAC fundraisers are often held at the country clubs or luxury resorts where megadonors feel comfortable. Even if this is legal, it doesn't look good. It contributes to a system where members are spending more time with the wealthy few than the people they represent.
Two, how is the money being spent? Given the lack of oversight by the FEC, leadership PACs are routinely used as slush funds. Rand Paul, for example, pays for limos and European travel. https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/article215180860.html … Devin Nunes spends money on private jets and wineries.
Joe Crowley went to the tracks. https://readsludge.com/2018/11/20/after-losing-to-ocasio-cortez-crowleys-pac-spends-big-at-the-tracks/ …
Using leadership PAC funds to back like-minded candidates is one thing; using them as a slush fund to subsidize a luxury lifestyle and build relationships with megadonors is quite another. From our leadership PAC report https://campaignlegal.org/sites/default/files/2018-07/All%20Expenses%20Paid%20-%20How%20Leadership%20PACs%20Became%20Politicians%27%20Preferred%20Ticket%20to%20Luxury%20Living_0.pdf … again:pic.twitter.com/25plwyFR3e
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