Giving PACs and Jan.6

摘要

Corporate political action committees are donating to the 147 Republicans who voted against certifying President Joe Biden's win, second-quarter Federal Election Commission filings show-but less than they used to. Those Republicans saw a 31% decline in contributions from groups including corporate PACs in the first half of this year compared with the same period in 2019. Corporations and trade associations typically donate to a wide range of politicians who can advance their interests. Many announced they would pause giving or review their contribution policies in the wake of the Jan. 6 riot. But some have resumed giving. Others made no changes to their policies. The PAC for the American Crystal Sugar Co. doled out $160,000 to 31 of the objecting members. American Crystal said in January it would not base its contribution decisions on the certification vote.