Despite predictions by @davidsirota and others that the Democratic establishment might abandon progressive insurgents in general election races, the opposite is happening. Two of those candidates are among the top beneficiaries of outside spending from Democratic groups, according to @InsidePolMoney's latest analysis of FEC data. And more money is on the way.

We've been tracking this for a while. insidepoliticalmoney.com/new…

No industry wants to be seen as a partisan player in today's polarized times. So why is Fairshake branding itself as a GOP-aligned super PAC? This is political malpractice. buff.ly/BA6VPgE #CryptoRegulation #crypto @EleanorTerrett

Xavier Becerra is almost certain to become California's next governor. So why has more than $20 million poured into his campaign, as if he's in a competitive race? And who's giving, exactly? @jaffe_toby digs in for @InsidePolMoney. buff.ly/1wpuu3i

Starting a few days after October 15, we can expect that a bunch of brand-new super PACs will start spending in key elections. These PACs, popping up right after the FEC's last reporting deadline, will be created to cloak the source of last-minute campaign spending. @gabe_stutman digs into how these entities operate. buff.ly/OcBlrE4

My look at how the Public First super PAC network has tried to shape the AI debate by promising protection to politicians who stand up to the AI industry and its super PAC, Leading the Future. buff.ly/KROkIhE

Bar chart showing MAGA Inc. and No Going Back PAC House race spending (Trump’s Super PACs Have Spent $153 million. Where’s the Money Going? ) buff.ly/fYFbluR

I recently dug into @GuardrailsNow, cofounded by @SLThomas and @Lhunthendrix to counter the influx of AI industry money into elections and create a stronger voice for civil society in AI debates. buff.ly/cavnxzD

Inside Political Money has been watching closely to see whether establishment donors step up to help progressive candidates this fall. Here, @JaffeToby digs into the toss-up CA-22 race, where @Villegas_CA22 — who overcame heavy outside spending to win the primary against a moderate opponent — is working to flip a GOP-held seat. buff.ly/m7fdGI9

Back in July, I was among many who wondered whether Trump would actually spend his super PAC's huge war chest rather than hoard it for his own future machinations. Today, though, I dig into how this operation has already spent $154 million, with more in the pipeline.

I talked to Democracy Alliance president Pamela Shifman about the group's midterms strategy. Like other progressive groups this cycle, they're keen to expand the map, putting reach states in play this year that will become true battlegrounds in 2028. buff.ly/tg75bfn

Inside Political Money has been watching closely to see whether establishment donors step up to help progressive candidates this fall. Here, @JaffeToby digs into the toss-up CA-22 race, where @Villegas_CA22 — who overcame heavy outside spending to win the primary against a moderate opponent — is working to flip a GOP-held seat. buff.ly/m7fdGI9

Back in July, I was among many who wondered whether Trump would actually spend his super PAC's huge war chest rather than hoard it for his own future machinations. Today, though, I dig into how this operation has already spent $154 million, with more in the pipeline.

I talked to Democracy Alliance president Pamela Shifman about the group's midterms strategy. Like other progressive groups this cycle, they're keen to expand the map, putting reach states in play this year that will become true battlegrounds in 2028. buff.ly/tg75bfn

One of many races moving toward the Democrats in recent weeks is MT-1, where Democrat @SamForstag is gaining support from a broad coalition of donors. @JaffeToby unpacks the money story in this race. buff.ly/Gt71cOK