Judd Legum

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UPDATE: @CharlesSchwab is shuttering its PAC and will no longer make political contributions The remaining cash in the PAC will be donated "to Boys & Girls Clubs of America and to historically Black colleges and universities." https://t.co/yzGpqyAn6E — PolitiTweet.org

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I just want to make clear that corporations that are suspending ALL PAC ACTIVITY for 3 months, or 6 months, or indefinitely are NOT DOING ANYTHING MEANINGFUL. PACs don't contribute much this early in an election cycle anyway. It's just a PR tactic. https://t.co/NiOxH2pTM4 — PolitiTweet.org

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Revealed: White House liaison sought derogatory info on E Jean Carroll from DoJ official https://t.co/nnhNZvyVmq — PolitiTweet.org

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Thank you but Popular Information is a two-person newsletter! None of the reporting on corporate donations over the last week would have been possible without the hard work of my research assistant @tesszeeks. I recommend following her. She's a star. — PolitiTweet.org

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“You cannot overstate the consternation by lawmakers about fund-raising drying up,” said a former senior Trump administration official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations with Republican lawmakers. https://t.co/mChFjmNMcZ — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kevinroose: This effect -- people optimizing their personalities for algorithmic reach -- is not limited to the far right. But it's pre… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @benyt: A good rule for all sorts of reporting: “My guiding principle is to find something that’s so monotonous and boring that it’s un… — PolitiTweet.org

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Popular Information is profiled this morning in Bloomberg @business https://t.co/2kwsevKSP5 https://t.co/U6STfoBQtN — PolitiTweet.org

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TO REVIEW: Trump incited a riot On the US Capitol To disrupt the certification of the election And stay in office Even though he lost And 5 people died And every member of Congress was put in danger AND 95% OF REPUBLICANS DON’T THINK THAT’S AN IMPEACHABLE OFFENSE — PolitiTweet.org

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UPDATE: After I sent this tweet, Boeing, McDonalds, and United all contacted me. They are all pausing their donations while they conduct a review of their PAC giving. — PolitiTweet.org

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@Instacart @Instacart donated 25K to the Republican AGs last year. Sign up to the newsletter for updates and accountability journalism. https://t.co/TfpCItdVSo — PolitiTweet.org

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UPDATE: @Instacart tells https://t.co/Gl6evXRDcZ that it has suspended its contributions to the Republican Attorneys General Association and other "organizations that have been connected to last week’s tragic events." https://t.co/fa7FNML5HW — PolitiTweet.org

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Some pro-impeachment folks out here. (They are happy Trump was impeached again.) https://t.co/9RCoEkDMs0 — PolitiTweet.org

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Capitol is currently fenced off, surrounded by military officers with rifles. https://t.co/oD6MgX4sK4 — PolitiTweet.org

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MLB PAC famously donated to Cindy Hyde-Smith AFTER video emerged of her saying she would attend a lynching and seven major companies asked for refunds https://t.co/uF2RPW4SJh — PolitiTweet.org

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@tesszeeks @Boeing @pfizer @united @SouthwestAir @McDonalds Here is the full list of the 65 companies that have not responded All of these companies donated to one or more of the 8 Senators who objected during the 2020 cycle The Senators followed through with their objection AFTER the riot. Sign up for updates: https://t.co/TfpCItdVSo https://t.co/7SYKzJNMPQ — PolitiTweet.org

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@tesszeeks @Boeing @pfizer @united @SouthwestAir @McDonalds Here is the full list of the 65 companies that have not responded All of these companies donated to one or more of the 8 Senators who objected during the 2020 cycle The Senators followed through with their objection AFTER the riot. Sign up for updates: https://t.co/TfpCItdVSo https://t.co/vDNGfiT1V0 — PolitiTweet.org

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Of the 144 companies @tesszeeks and I contacted last week about their future PAC giving to Republican objectors, we've now heard from 79. 65 have said nothing. Some notable companies staying quiet: @Boeing @pfizer @united @SouthwestAir @McDonalds https://t.co/r4Z4TjJUCe — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ChrisOpfer: News: Global law firm Seyfarth Shaw is dropping the Trump Organization as a client. https://t.co/kTPTjhtIOb — PolitiTweet.org

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@Nike .@Nike is at least the 24th company to cut off donations to the 147 Republicans who objected to the certification of the Electoral College vote. Sign up to the newsletter for updates and accountability journalism https://t.co/TfpCItdVSo — PolitiTweet.org

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UPDATE: In a statement, @Nike says its PAC "will not support any member of Congress...who voted to decertify the Electoral College results." https://t.co/r4Z4TjJUCe https://t.co/lAgOKj4sdM — PolitiTweet.org

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.@USChamber: "There are some members who by their actions will have forfeited the support of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce" The Chamber of Commerce, declined to specify WHO would lose support, saying it would depend on the totality of their actions https://t.co/ZuVvk9mer2 — PolitiTweet.org

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If McCarthy believed this, why did he object to the certification of the Electoral College vote LAST WEEK? What new information did he learn in the last 7 days that convinced him about the integrity of the vote? Or was he always operating in bad faith? — PolitiTweet.org

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Although #1 still opposes impeachment, for unclear reasons. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @RalstonReports: "We solve our disputes at the ballot box," says Kevin McCarthy, who tried to overturn what happened at the ballot box. — PolitiTweet.org

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I don't doubt Republicans are concerned for their safety if they vote to impeach. And people are right to prioritize their safety. But if they don't believe they can vote their conscience on this issue they should resign. You can't let a violent mob gain control over your vote. — PolitiTweet.org

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We'll be monitoring the PAC filings of @CapitalOne and others, once the donations resume, to see if any changes have been made or if they were just laying low until the controversy fades Sign up to the newsletter for updates and accountability journalism https://t.co/TfpCItdVSo — PolitiTweet.org

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@CapitalOne .@CapitalOne was one of the largest donors to the members of Congress that objected to the Electoral College (about 400K in the last 6 years) but this action is not targeted at them. — PolitiTweet.org

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UPDATE: @CapitalOne tells https://t.co/Gl6evXRDcZ: "In light of recent events, Capital One will suspend contributions through our PAC while we review the program and our contributions" https://t.co/r4Z4TjJUCe — PolitiTweet.org

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@Jesse_Hirsch @efgersema In 2018 a bunch of companies asked for their money back from Cindy Hyde-Smith after she said she’d attend a lynching and she just kept the money anyway — PolitiTweet.org