American Bridge 21st Century
| American Bridge 21st Century | |
| Leadership: | Rodell Mollineau, Treasurer |
| Website: | Official website |
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American Bridge works closely with House Majority PAC and other Democratic Super PACs; Communications Director Chris Harris said, "Our research helps to inform their polling; their polling helps us decide where we want to do our media hits."[2] Their research includes finding old video footage of Republican candidates, scrutinizing speeches, capturing new footage on the campaign trail,[2] and delving into public records.[3]
Background
American Bridge was started by David Brock, founder of watchdog organization Media Matters. The two organizations share a fundraising firm and many donors.[2]
As of early 2012, American Bridge had 50 employees.[2]
2012 elections
As of March 31, 2012, American Bridge had raised $5,788,187 and spent $4,514,458.[4]
Targeted candidates
According to its website, American Bridge is "monitoring" the following candidates in 2012[5]:
| Name | State | Office |
|---|---|---|
| Mitt Romney | President | |
| Rob Portman | Vice President | |
| Tim Pawlenty | Vice President | |
| Paul Ryan | Vice President | |
| Marco Rubio | Vice President | |
| Scott Brown | Massachusetts | Senator |
| Connie Mack | Florida | Senator |
| George LeMieux | Florida | Senator |
| Allen West | Florida | Representative |
| Josh Mandel | Ohio | Senator |
| George Allen | Virginia | Senator |
| Denny Rehberg | Montana | Senator |
| Tommy Thompson | Wisconsin | Senator |
| Dean Heller | Nevada | Senator |
| John Brunner | Missouri | Senator |
| Todd Akin | Missouri | Senator |
| Sarah Steelman | Missouri | Senator |
| Richard Mourdock | Indiana | Senator |
Donors
Organizations
The top 5 donors to the American Bridge 21st Century as of June 21, 2012 are as follows.[6]
| Name | Total |
|---|---|
| AFSCME | $575,000 |
| InterSystems Corp | $250,000 |
| American Bridge 21st Century Foundation | $246,340 |
| Escription Inc | $200,000 |
| Service Employees International Union | $200,000 |
Industries
The top 5 industries donating to the American Bridge 21st Century as of June 21, 2012 are as follows.[7]
| Sector | Total |
|---|---|
| Retired | $1,102,500 |
| Misc Finance | $675,000 |
| Public Sector Unions | $675,000 |
| Computers/Internet | $460,000 |
| Business Services | $435,000 |
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Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "American + Bridge + 21st + Century"
- All stories may not be relevant to this organization due to the nature of the search engine.
American Bridge 21st Century News Feed
- Antiabortion group plans to use Virginia races as 'template' for 2014 midterm ... - Washington Post
- EDITORIAL: IRS gave some a tax-free pass - Beloit Daily News
- Why the didgeridoo should be our national instrument - ABC Online
- Wilmette engineer lauded by White House - Chicago Tribune
- White House cuts red tape for transportation projects - Land Line Magazine
- Soul to Seoul - Cleburne Times-Review
- Foreign Service Institute Overseas Security Security Seminar - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
- Sheldon Adelson-Backed Super PAC's Funds Boost Georgia Nonprofit - Huffington Post
- Liberal group accuses Rove of 'misleading' public on Benghazi - The Hill (blog)
- The week ahead in state and local government: May 20 to 24 - Naples Daily News
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External links
References
- ↑ American Bridge "Who We Are," Accessed July 6, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Roll Call "American Bridge 21st Century Super PAC Is Hub of Left," February 13, 2012
- ↑ ABC News "Bush Library Refuses To Release Rob Portman’s Records," June 22, 2012
- ↑ Open Secrets "2012 PAC Summary Data," June 6, 2012
- ↑ American Bridge "What We're Monitoring," Accessed July 6, 2012
- ↑ Open Secrets "Top Organizations Disclosing Donations to American Bridge 21st Century, 2012," June 21, 2012
- ↑ [http://www.opensecrets.org/outsidespending/indus.php?cmte=C00492140&cycle=2012 Open Secrets "Contributions to American Bridge 21st Century Industry Breakdown, 2012," June 21, 2012]
