Two anonymous conservative groups are dominating outside spending for the campaign cycle, easily outpacing so-called “super PACs” that are required to disclose donors. The Karl Rove-connected Crossroads GPS and Koch-founded Americans for Prosperity, two nonprofit “political charities,” have spent more money on 2012 election ads than all other super PACs combined, according to a report by Pro Publica. Their heavy spending means the election is deluged with ads whose backers are completely unknown to voters.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Anonymous Conservative Money Floods Into Campaign
TPM reports: