Political spending by dark money groups that do not disclose donors is on track to break all previous records. By some calculations, such spending accounts for more than half the media outlay in current House and Senate races.

...

    On issues of taxes, regulation, spending and campaign finance, the Republican Party has established itself as the advocate of the wealthiest Americans. Insofar as the Democratic Party moves in the same direction, it will be unable to act as a counterbalance to the right.


user-inactivated:

From the comments section:

    The US is descending into international embarrassment.

As if it hasn't already.

    First, it is not hypocritical to argue against the legality of "dark money" while using dark money. If your opponents are using it, you have to do so as well to remain competitive. This is equivalent to having nuclear weapons as a deterrent to being nuked yourself.

This argument seems to have a point, but I feel like it's the kind of thing that would draw a lot of fire.


posted 3492 days ago