Thread by @StopBigMoney

🧵Dark money was one of the biggest factors that secured victories for MAGA Republicans in some of the most competitive races during the 2022 cycle. Dark money is one of the biggest reasons Republicans have the majority in the House.
americanindependent.com/2022-election-…

💰GOP super PACs spent $810 million, almost doubling the amount from pro-Democratic ones, which was $421 million.
💰75% of that outside spending is not fully disclosed .
endcitizensunited.org/latest-news/pr…

"This election showed that the corrupting influence of dark money is still growing and allowing wealthy corporations and billionaires to stack the deck in their favor, while the rest of us pay the price." - @azwolk

During the 2010 Citizens United Vs FEC decision, #SCOTUS put a for sale sign on U.S. elections. It’s corrupted our democracy to favor those with the biggest checks at the cost of the American people.

In September, Republicans filibustered the #DISCLOSEAct which would end this secret spending so Americans know who’s trying to influence their vote. Americans don’t want billionaires and wealthy corporations buying influence and drowning out the voices of regular people.

The 2022 midterm had many close races. Democratic candidates outraised and out-campaigned their Republican opponents, many of them being MAGA extremist. But dark money made Republicans artificially competitive and in some cases dragged them to victory.

We must fight to reform our campaign finance system, pass the #DISCLOSEAct, overturn Citizens United, and return power to where it rightfully belongs — with the American people. Our democracy depends on it.