Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Who are California’s multi-millionaire campaign donors?
California has more billionaires than any other state and they’re pouring millions into this election.
By Madeleine Brand • • 41m ListenBillionaire Tom Steyer has given nearly $40 million to liberal Super PACS this year, making him the spendiest single donor to Super PACs in the country – but not the only one. California has more billionaires than any other state and they’re pouring millions into this election.
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4 storiesThe California multi-millionaires spending big this election
California billionaire Tom Steyer says he’s against big money in politics, but he himself has given nearly $40 million to liberal Super PACS this year, making him the spendiest single donor to Super PACs in the country – but not the only one. California has more billionaires than any other state and they’re pouring millions into this election.
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