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For four decades, many political donors have enjoyed varying degrees of anonymity through “dark money,” a loophole that sidestepped campaign contribution laws by veiling them behind certain non-profit organizational types. These organizations, normally 501(c)4 or 501(c)6 as designated by the IRS, aren’t supposed to be buying ads for or against candidates, but the 2010 Citizens United case changed that.
Now, the Supreme Court has not taken up an appeal to a case that upended the anonymity.
While both sides of the political aisle have partaken in the use of dark money, it is generally associated with conservative groups like Americans for Prosperity and the National Rifle Association.
Supreme Court Orders Disclosure For Dark Money, As New Report Unveils Some Donors
The Supreme Court on Tuesday insisted that many donations to predominantly conservative political nonprofit groups — what’s often called dark money — be disclosed, seven weeks ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
The ruling closes, at least for now, a loophole that has allowed wealthy donors to finance aggressive ads while staying anonymous. Crafted by the Federal Election Commission nearly 40 years ago, the loophole flourished after the 2010 Citizens United ruling.
My Take
Look, I’m a conservative and it stinks that more conservative candidates will be hurt than liberals. But this has never sat well with me. Those who contribute to organizations that promote or attack particular candidates should not have their donors veiled in anonymity. As dark money dies, I’m not going to be heartbroken. Conservatives should hold themselves (and their contributions) to higher standards.
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