Association PACs consider next steps after Capitol assault
- January 22, 2021 |
- WILLIAM EHART
At least five groups suspended giving to GOP electoral count objectors, others weigh options; some see major turning point in politicsThe decision by many corporations and at least five associations to suspend PAC contributions to Republicans who voted against certifying the Electoral College vote count Jan. 6 could be a watershed, some observers say.Related contentTop PAC contributors to vote objectorsBiggest-spending association PACsHowever, making a long-term commitment about withdrawing support for 147 lawmakers is difficult, as evidenced by the fact that more associations have paused all PAC contributions rather than singling out the GOP objectors.One veteran lobbyist… Read More