Majority PAC
| Majority PAC | |
| Website: | Official website |
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Background
Majority PAC was created in 2011 by Democratic strategists, including advisers to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, in order to combat the conservative PACs.[1]
According to Politico[1]:
The operation is in seasoned hands. Longtime Reid strategist Rebecca Lambe and Reid’s former chief of staff, Susan McCue, are leading the charge — along with Craig Varoga, who runs the Patriot Majority. Two other veteran political operatives who once led the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee — J.B. Poersch and Jim Jordan — are also spearheading the effort, as are veteran Democratic fundraiser Monica Dixon and longtime Democratic attorney Marc Elias.
2012 elections
According to the Sunlight Foundation, the Majority PAC spent $37,477,541 on the 2012 elections. Of those funds, 87.86 percent achieved the desired result, based on Sunlight Foundation analysis.[4]
Pre-election
In October, Majority PAC reports raising $10.4 million in September and an additional $9.7 million through the middle of October.[5]
Expenditures
As of May 10, 2012, Majority PAC had spent a total of $937,846, $905,346 for Democrats and $32,500 against Republicans.[6]
The PAC has financed efforts to support certain candidates.[6]
| Candidate | Party | State | Office | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Conrad |  Democratic |
North Dakota | Senate | $32,444 |
| Tim Kaine | Democratic |
Virginia | Senate | $228,518 |
| Claire McCaskill | Democratic |
Missouri | Senate | $238,041 |
| Ben Nelson* | Democratic |
Nebraska | Senate | $406,343 |
- Nelson has announced he did not run for re-election in 2012.[7]
Targets
Majority PAC spent $32,500 against Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana,[6] who was defeated in the Republican primary on May 8.[8]
Donors
Organizations
As of April 21, 2012, the top 5 donors to the Majority PAC were[9]:
| Top 5 Donors to FreedomWorks for America, 2012[9] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation/Employer | Total | From Individuals | From Organizations |
| Euclidean Capital | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $0 |
| BLS Investments | $300,000 | $300,000 | $0 |
| Service Employees International Union | $250,000 | $0 | $250,000 |
| Shangri-La Entertainment | $250,000 | $250,000 | $0 |
| American Assn for Justice | $200,000 | $0 | $200,000 |
Industries
As of April 21, 2012, the top 5 industries donating to the Majority PAC were[10]:
| Top 5 Donors to FreedomWorks for America, 2012[10] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | Total | From Individuals | From Organizations |
| Misc Finance | $1,600,000 | $1,500,000 | $100,000 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $460,000 | $185,000 | $275,000 |
| Retired | $300,750 | $300,750 | $0 |
| Telecom Services & Equipment | $300,000 | $300,000 | $0 |
| TV/Movies/Music | $280,000 | $280,000 | $0 |
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Politico "Senate Dems launch 'super PAC'," February 22, 2011
- ↑ Majority PAC "What Is Majority PAC?", Accessed May 10, 2012
- ↑ Majority PAC "Our Mission," Accessed May 10, 2012
- ↑ Sunlight Foundation "Outside spenders' return on investment," November 14, 2012
- ↑ The New York Times, "With Growing Willingness, Donors Come to Aid of Democratic ‘Super PACs’," October 19, 2012
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 OpenSecrets "Majority PAC Independent Expenditures," Accessed May 10, 2012
- ↑ NCNewsPress "Senator Ben Nelson announces he won't seek re-election," December 27, 2011
- ↑ 2012 elections review: Lugar's defeat in U.S. Senate primary headlines Indiana primaries
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Open Secrets "Top Organizations Donating to Majority PAC, 2012," Accessed May 10, 2012
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Open Secrets "Contributions to Majority PAC Industry Breakdown, 2012," Accessed May 10, 2012
