How do you stop states and cities from forcing more disclosure of so-called dark money in politics? Get the debate to focus on an "average Joe," not a wealthy person. Find examples of "inconsequential donation amounts." Point out that naming donors would be a threat to "innocents," including their children, families and co-workers. And never
Internal Memos Show Conservative Effort To Hide Campaign Donors
In internal memos, groups opposing tighter state campaign finance rules coach their local supporters on how to battle disclosure of political donors.