David Callahan

Inside Political Money is closely tracking interest group spending in key elections. AIPAC's United Democracy Project super PAC is among the biggest spenders. Its biggest investment is in Michigan to defeat @AbdulElSayed buff.ly/zA4nRSk #ElSayedForSenate #MISenate

NEW: I did a deep dive with J Street's political director. We discussed the liberal pro-Israel org's endorsement strategy, the growth of its political spending operation, competition with AIPAC and what it means to be "pro-Israel." In @InsidePolMoney insidepoliticalmoney.com/news/j-street-…

My colleague @Gabe_Stutman at @InsidePolMoney explores how George and @AlexanderSoros prioritize super PACs linked to Democratic Party leadership. insidepoliticalmoney.com/news/the-democ…

I wonder how often candidates like ⁦@AbdulElSayed⁩ actually see the BS their fundraising vendors pump out? (AIPAC’s actual spending via UDP to oppose El-Sayed is now around $10m — which seems plenty scary enough, but no…)

My colleague @Gabe_Stutman at @InsidePolMoney explores how George and @AlexanderSoros prioritize super PACs linked to Democratic Party leadership. insidepoliticalmoney.com/news/the-democ…

Influence buying often is disguised as philanthropy, and now glad to see there’s a new platform covering it: Inside Political Money | Campaign Finance News and Analysis insidepoliticalmoney.com

A new super PAC is spending millions to boost progressive critics of the U.S.-Israel relationship. Some of its donors have given to Republicans like Tom Massie, too. Who are its uber-wealthy donors? Here's a look at "American Priorities": insidepoliticalmoney.com/news/american-…

NEW: I looked at George Soros's political spending. The bulk of his network's reported $$ has gone to the Dems institutional power base, not its left-wing insurgency (some has gone to that). Soros gave personally both to leftists (Platner) and moderates insidepoliticalmoney.com/news/the-democ…

@teddyschleifer Maybe MAGA Inc. will ride to their rescue with its $400M! (Or maybe all that money will be spent at Trump properties over the next twenty years.)

Democrats are trouncing Republicans in fundraising

@kausmickey @MarktheRed21 You’re forgetting the first rule of voting, which is, first do no harm. As bad as things may be, they can always get worse when populist leaders take power and don’t know how to govern.

@MarktheRed21 I live in BH, a separate city, and can’t vote for LA mayor. But I would vote for Pratt.

I can easily believe Becerra is wilting. But how many ballots have already been cast? We'll find out ... in a month.

Lots of “questions” about @ClintonFdn and @ClintonGlobal Initiative lately. @DavidCallahanIP asks and answers the most important one: how @BillClinton has helped millions of people and changed the expectations of how former presidents can serve people.

@davidsirota I know of which you speak. Part of the problem in our business, maybe, is that we become more realistic/less idealistic about the impact that we're likely to have, no matter how hard or smart we work, which undermines motivation to go that extra mile.

I’m turning 50 soon. After nearly 30 years in the work I do, I’ve been deeply struggling with burnout & all the existential questions, knowing my time is limited on this Earth. I found this episode to be helpful for thinking through it all. hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-…

@LtlFreeLibrary - Thought you would want to see this photo I took at a burned down home in Pacific Palisades.

As a who's who of billionaires jockey for a place in the Trump oligarchy, with little public concern, I speculate about how attitudes toward the ultra-wealthy might evolve in the next few years and what that may mean for philanthropy. buff.ly/40Vr7Sx

Fwd: A rare discount offer from Inside Philanthropy - mailchi.mp/1e163ccb2f92/d…

@OnePennsylvania is working to persuade and turn out Black voters in a must-win state. Here's a closer look at its work—and why donors should support this grassroots group with last-minute donations. buff.ly/40ndH1L

For anyone still not tapped out: some last-minute donation options, with a focus on bolstering Harris with key constituencies. buff.ly/3Cc2WFo

If Harris doesn't improve her standing among working-class voters, she's likely to lose the election. I spotlight an organizing group working on this challenge that donors can still support with last-minute funding. @WorkingAmerica buff.ly/3BPErxW

No Democratic presidential candidate has won white women since 1964. But Biden came close in 2020, and if Harris improves on that performance, she'll win the election. Galvanize Action is working to make that happen. buff.ly/3YopCKn

Small donors have more power in politics than ever before. The reasons include very close elections, where money can make a bigger difference, and better options for donors to have an impact.