political action committees
Committees formed by interest groups to funnel donations to political candidates who are likely to support their position on various issues. Because of current campaign laws, PACs are allowed to make much larger donations than can individuals.
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How to use political action committees in a sentence
In 2008, Huckabee raised a little over $16 million, with less than $55,000 coming from political action committees.
Several Democratic campaigns also disclosed bundling by political action committees affiliated with ideological groups that lobby.
Senate Democrats Snag Campaign Cash From Lobbyist-Bundlers | Michael Beckel | June 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Daily Beast looks at the donors who each gave $1 million or more to so-called super political action committees.
Who Gave $1 Million or More to Super PACs? A Daily Beast Roundup | Josh Dzieza | February 1, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThe time has come to put the national interest ahead of the special interest--and totally eliminate political action committees.
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