Super PAC Money: Are State Treasurers Preparing A Novel Attack On Mega-Rich Campaign Donors?

Thanks to Citizens United and other recent rulings, the nation’s ultra-wealthy have a lot more latitude than they did a few years ago when it comes to pouring money into the political system. And, according to the latest campaign filings, they aren’t skimping. During February, Ken Griffin, founder of the hedge fund Citadel, and Henry Kravis, co-founder of private equity giant KKR, each gave $100,000 to the super PAC supporting Mitt Romney, while American Crossroads, the group co-founded by Karl Rove, received $500,000 from the financial services firm S.W. Childs Management Corp.

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Comments

[StopMakingSense2]

11:51 AM on 03/29/2012

They wont like that and neither will you! Got a clothes pin for your nose and some perfume ready for the unveiling to cover up the stench?

[kirazmazzone]

10:31 AM on 03/29/2012

These 5 conservative judges are bought and paid for, that's why they ruled the way they did in the Citizens United case.

[KyDude]

10:29 AM on 03/29/2012

Sure hope this dog has teeth. Go get em.

[Nukualofa]

10:26 AM on 03/29/2012

I want my politicians to be funded by China and Middle Eastern countries. What could go wrong?

[Duppy]

09:54 AM on 03/29/2012

great sign. great cause

[kathy smelser]

09:17 AM on 03/29/2012

i think all Americans need to know what companies are giving what amount of money to the candidates ...so if we do not agree we can stop spending our money at these places .....i will wait for my list

[cdhj12000]

08:49 AM on 03/29/2012

How did corporations ever the rights of people anyway? What was the judge(s) thinking?

[janesvillekidd]

06:58 AM on 03/29/2012

The court has already ruled.

[fullofmitt]

06:32 AM on 03/29/2012

Great sign on the page....." The Citizens are United against Citizens United. Corporations are NOT People"!'nuff said!