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Scott Walter Talks “Dark Money” and the DISCLOSE Act
There is no set definition of “dark money.” Even in Senate hearings on “dark money” where a legal definition would be expected, the loudest complainers refuse to offer a definition.
InfluenceWatch Podcast #279: Environmentalist Potpourri
We’re trying something new for this week: A round-up of stories and discussions not long enough by themselves to carry a podcast, all put together. Joining me to discuss solar…
“Dark Money” in the Climate Debate: DISCLOSE Act
Senator Kaine mentioned that he doesn’t believe that the problem of dark money is more significant on the Democratic side than the Republican side. Without citing any dollar figures to…
“Dark Money” in the Climate Debate: “Dark Money” Links
In ten climate hearings, Democrats have never asked a single one of their witnesses about their receipt of dark money, let alone attempted to impugn their integrity or accused them…
“Dark Money” in the Climate Debate: “Cherry-Picked” Data
After the hearing, a Democratic witness took part in an interview, which was published in The Guardian. She specifically said that she “suspected the evidence that Democrats take more dark…
Scott Walter Testifies Before the Senate Budget Committee
Testifying before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, Scott Walter, president of the Capital Research Center, argued (c)(4) “dark money” is not a big deal in American politics, but if anyone…
Written Statement on “Dark Money” in the Climate Debate
Yesterday, Scott Walter, president of the Capital Research Center, testified before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee on “dark money” in the climate debate. He observed that “dark money” in our…
Transcript of Scott Walter’s Testimony Before the Senate Budget Committee
Transcript of Scott Walter's oral testimony before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, in which he argued that “dark money” is not a big deal in American politics. “Dark money” and…
Millions in “Dark Money” Bankrolled 2022 State Secretary of State Campaigns
The Left loves to complain about “dark money,” or money given anonymously to political action committees (PACs) by 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations. Meanwhile, the New York Times has reported that…