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The Issue with Dark Money in Politics
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The Annenberg Public Policy Center found that nine out of 10 ads funded by dark money during the 2012 campaign cycle were negative, and both parties are not equally at fault for using it. Dark money is a problem because it often goes towards campaign ads, such as television ads, which have significant influence.
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Most dark money funded campaign ads are negative, with a lot of money going towards television ads which have a lot of sway.
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Most dark money funded campaign ads are negative, with a lot of money going towards television ads which have a lot of sway. Candidates often release campaign reels with staged footage to manipulate public perception.
ChapterThe Issue with Dark Money in Politics
EpisodeSelects: How Dark Money Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Studies show that while both political parties use dark money, the GOP has outspent the Democrats by an astounding percentage of 83% to 17%.
26:13 - 27:10 (00:57)
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Studies show that while both political parties use dark money, the GOP has outspent the Democrats by an astounding percentage of 83% to 17%. Though both sides utilize dark money, the overwhelming majority comes from the GOP.
ChapterThe Issue with Dark Money in Politics
EpisodeSelects: How Dark Money Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Clinton and Sanders have been criticized for their reliance on Super PACs, but Clinton pointed out that Sanders has also received dark money contributions from a 501C4.
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Clinton and Sanders have been criticized for their reliance on Super PACs, but Clinton pointed out that Sanders has also received dark money contributions from a 501C4. The Koch brothers have become the face of dark money contributions.