Corporate Underwriters: Where the Rubber Hits the Road, from the nonpartisan Center for Political Accountability, examines “the scope of corporate political spending and its impact on state and national politics and policy” by taking a deeper dive into six highly influential “527” organizations.
Voters who are invested in the stock market want more transparency of corporate political spending, according to a new poll released as races heat up for the White House and down-ballot offices.
This poll was conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy, Inc. of Jacksonville, Florida from July 22 through August 2, 2024. A total of 800 adults were interviewed nationwide by telephone. All indicated they currently have money invested in common stock, mutual funds or other investments like an IRA, 401K, education fund or pension plan that…
In this important report, the Center for Political Accountability has brought to light a little-noticed but politically important set of organizations that fund campaigns for governors, state legislators, and attorneys general. These big six “527 Committees” (Republican Governors Association, Democratic Governors Association, Republican Attorneys General Association, Democratic Attorneys General Association, Republican State Leadership Committee and…
Representing major corporations with the Federal Government for nearly 40 years, I viewed my position as akin to a risk manager. I was continually on the watch for opportunities to move our legislative and regulatory agenda forward while being aware of the political and reputation risks and rewards. For years, however, the overwhelming focus was…
CEOs are looking to keep doors open” with both Republicans and Democrats.
Even as some corporate bigwigs have taken to the sidelines, Trump’s fundraising has outstripped President Biden’s.
It’s a real problem and it raises questions in terms of conflicts and what the companies are doing, and how their money is being used,” said Bruce Freed, the president of the nonpartisan Center for Political Accountability.