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The Koch Brothers' Campaign Contributions
16:38 - 20:51 (04:12)
During the 1996 election cycle, the Koch Brothers and their organization, the Economic Education Trust, funneled millions of dollars towards a variety of right-wing candidates, raising questions about potential violations of campaign finance law.
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The Senate campaign finance investigators believe that millions of dollars were funneled through dark money groups to support right-wing candidates during the election cycle.
16:38 - 18:02 (01:24)
Summary
The Senate campaign finance investigators believe that millions of dollars were funneled through dark money groups to support right-wing candidates during the election cycle. Triad spent $320,800 on congressional candidates and used vicious attack ads in close races.
ChapterThe Koch Brothers' Campaign Contributions
EpisodePart Two: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalker of Rich People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Republicans focused on investigating the Clinton re-election campaign's potential acceptance of money from China, while Democrats focused on whether or not the Koch brothers and other wealthy individuals violated campaign finance law in supporting the Republican party in more than two dozen federal elections.
18:02 - 20:02 (01:59)
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Republicans focused on investigating the Clinton re-election campaign's potential acceptance of money from China, while Democrats focused on whether or not the Koch brothers and other wealthy individuals violated campaign finance law in supporting the Republican party in more than two dozen federal elections. The investigations became overloaded with whataboutism and failed to address the underlying issues.
ChapterThe Koch Brothers' Campaign Contributions
EpisodePart Two: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalker of Rich People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the history of campaign financing and the controversial practices of companies like Triad Management.
20:02 - 20:51 (00:49)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the history of campaign financing and the controversial practices of companies like Triad Management. They reflect on the ethical implications and the consequences of these pioneers' actions.