In the News: CPI: Unions dramatically increase super PAC donations; Billionaires, businesses keeping low profile so far

September 4, 2013   •  By Matthew McIntyre
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By Michael Beckel

Labor unions are increasingly flexing their muscles in the political arena through the use of super PACs — the organizations frequently funded by billionaire businessmen and often derided for unleashing a flood of special interest money into elections.

“Super PACs give unions an important new tool in elections,” said David Keating, president of the Center for Competitive Politics, which advocates for the deregulation of political spending.

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Matthew McIntyre

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