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The billionaires at Trump's inauguration

Beyond top execs from Meta, Apple and Amazon, a slew of ultra-wealthy donors are expected to attend

Salon

Republicans lose on abortion again

Republicans want to impose their policies on unwilling voters, just like they'll force childbirth on women

Salon

Ohioans vote in election that could determine future of majority rule

Voters weigh in on constitutional amendment process in decision with huge consequences for abortion rights

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The election that could determine the future of democracy in Ohio

Ohio will be voting on a measure that makes it harder to amend the constitution in a high-stakes election – and the Republican proposal is ‘minority rule’, experts say

The Guardian - US

The far-right financier giving millions to the Republican party to fight ‘woke communists’

Financier Thomas Klingenstein has become one of the largest donors to the party and has increasingly used his resources to pursue a hard-edged version of rightwing politics

The Guardian - US

More Than 80% Of Contributions To Campaigns Surrounding Ohio Issue 1 Came From Outside The State

Campaigns supporting or opposing Ohio Issue 1 have raised a combined $32.25 million.

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More than 80% of contributions to campaigns surrounding Ohio Issue 1 came from outside the state

Campaigns supporting or opposing Ohio Issue 1 have raised a combined $32.25 million. More than 80% of contributions for and against Issue 1 came from out-of-state donors. Issue 1, which is on a special election ballot for Aug. 8, 2023, would make three changes to the ballot measure process in…

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At the Races: Anti-woke appropriating - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call

Thomas and Paxton: Oligarchy at work

Clarence Thomas and Ken Paxton's high-end corruption isn't about a few "bad apples." It's how our system works

Salon

Election-denying donors pour millions into key Wisconsin supreme court race

‘An organized group of insurrectionists’ is seeking to swing a vote with big implications for voting rights, redistricting and abortion

The Guardian - US

In Wisconsin’s supreme court race, a super-rich beer family calls the shots

Members of the Uihlein dynasty are pouring millions into opposite sides of one of this year’s most important elections

The Guardian - US

A closer look at campaign contributions, spending from 2022 Illinois general election

Take a deep dive into how Dan Proft, Tom Devore and others managed spending during the November election season.

Chicago Sun-Times

The biggest losers in the US midterm elections? Republican mega-donors

Donors like Peter Thiel poured millions into candidates that no amount of money could sell to voters while Mehmet Oz self-funded a failed run

The Guardian - US

Illinois GOP fundraising base has badly eroded over the years

It’s either jump into the far-right political bed with billionaire Richard Uihlein, or deal with the GOP’s stark fiscal reality and scramble every day to raise a few bucks here and there.

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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s victory speech spurs presidential speculation

CHICAGO — When Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker claimed victory Tuesday night over a vanquished Republican Darren Bailey for a second term as Illinois governor, he also presented himself as a possible 2024 candidate for the White House if President Joe Biden opts not to seek a second term.

Texas Observer

WhoDunnIt?: West Texas Billionaire Funds “Pink Slime” Journalism

Notorious right wing mega-donor Tim Dunn is directly involved with an extensive network of sites that launder advocacy of groups he funds.

Chicago Sun-Times

Avalanche of mail hitting Illinois voters, but funding behind partisan ‘newspapers’ not disclosed

The publishers of controversial newspapers with heavy political messaging targeting Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker are able to avoid disclosure requirements covering campaign committees.

Chicago Sun-Times

Anti-Pritzker PAC tries to suppress the Black vote in Chicago, Biden plans visit to Illinois and more in your Chicago news roundup

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How anti-Pritzker PAC is trying to suppress the Black vote in Chicago

An anti-Pritzker PAC distributes signs and leaflets on the South and West sides aiming to keep Black voters from polls.

Chicago Tribune

Billionaire Gov. Pritzker uses trust to skirt contribution limits in Illinois Supreme Court races

CHICAGO — Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker is using his personal trust fund to circumvent contribution limits in two races that will determine whether his party maintains its 4-3 majority on the Illinois Supreme Court.

Chicago Sun-Times

Labor vs. big business(man)? Most corporate interests AWOL in battle with unions over workers rights amendment

Business lobbying groups have declined to spend money against the proposal, leaving the fight to a conservative policy group and megadonor Richard Uihlein. Other major donors spent heavily during the primary and expect more funding requests from mayoral candidates. “It comes down to donor fatigue,”…

Chicago Sun-Times

Big dreams for tiny homes, a review of Steppenwolf’s ‘1919’ and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Chicago Sun-Times

Uihlein kicks in $13.9 million more to defeat Pritzker; $1 million to oppose union rights amendment

GOP mega donor Uihlein’s campaign cash is being used to oppose Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker — not promote Republican nominee Darren Bailey.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Pa. gubernatorial candidate Mastriano mocks opponent Shapiro as ‘little Josh.’ Shapiro’s revenge is a massive bank account

PHILADELPHIA — State Sen. Doug Mastriano, the Republican nominee for governor in Pennsylvania, frequently mocks the height of his Democratic opponent, state Attorney General Josh Shapiro.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot blasts ad from conservative political committee that ‘darkens’ her image

CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday denounced a recent television ad from an organization opposing Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s reelection because she said it features racist images and uses a likeness of her in which her skin appears darker than it is.

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