The numbers are confusing, and the story the numbers tell is always more nuanced than the story the candidates try to build.
written for fancy fundraisers. It comes from Wall Street brokers and from retired schoolteachers on meager pensions. But what does it all mean for the presidential candidates raising it?
By midnight Monday, all the declared presidential candidates must publicly provide their first look at who is giving to them, in what amounts, and how much it all adds up to, as well as what they’ve spent. The snapshot is helpful in interpreting who might have the resources to go the distance, who has strong grassroots enthusiasm behind them, and who has figured out how to expand their reach in theIt is also a great opportunity for candidates to mislead you.
Don’t get duped by the dollar signs. Here are answers to some of the key questions about all that cash.No. All the Democratic candidates have vowed not accept money from corporate PACs, and most are also refusing federal lobbyist donations. The optics of the pledge are great. But in reality, there are many other ways candidates can collect from big corporate interests without tapping PACs. A CEO or group of lobbyists can hold a fundraiser for candidates in their living room.
Some candidates, notably Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, are eschewing the loopholes and strictly avoiding corporate cash and fundraisers. But many others remain stars in the corporate fundraising circuit.Be careful. The candidates slice and dice their numbers to leave the impression their operations are entirely grassroots driven. Not all are.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Early fundraising by 2020 Democrats shows they are in for a long, drawn-out fightDemocratic campaigns have raised at least $64.5 million in the first quarter, they said.
Consulte Mais informação »
Klobuchar raises $5.2 million in first 2020 fundraising haulAmy Klobuchar raised more than $5.2 million for her presidential bid since launching her campaign in mid-February, trailing behind top contenders for the Democratic nomination in 2020
Consulte Mais informação »
Senator Warren lags 2020 Democratic hopefuls in fundraising haulU.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's presidential campaign raised $6 million in ...
Consulte Mais informação »
Factbox: Big Democratic field taking shape for 2020 U.S. presidential raceThe largest Democratic field in the modern political era is lining up to seek th...
Consulte Mais informação »
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California joins 2020 presidential raceThe California Democrat is entering the 2020 presidential contest and is likely to focus on the issue of gun violence.
Consulte Mais informação »
California Rep. Eric Swalwell makes gun violence fight focus of 2020 presidential runPresidential hopeful Eric Swalwell, a former prosecutor, wants a ban on military-style semi-automatic assault weapons.
Consulte Mais informação »