Dark Money

The Republican platform calls for more money in politics.
A wealthy hospital executive tried to hide a contribution through an LLC.
And Republicans are outpacing Democrats in a number of key states.
In the post-Citizens United world, these billionaires have found a new way to attack a state law they don't like.
A super PAC supporting the senator reported $25 million in contributions last month.
Campaign ads for five-term Senator Richard Shelby have been financed with nearly $1 million in dark money.
He is the biggest donor to his super PAC with a $3 million contribution.
Campaign finance reformers want the president to crack down on dark money, but they don't have high hopes.