At least six major public unions have been spending tens of millions of dollars to promote Democratic candidates ahead of the 2024 election, even despite presidential nominee Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) being historically unpopular with union households.
According to the Daily Caller, data from the watchdog group OpenSecrets reveals that a total of at least $60 million has been funneled to various left-wing political organizations by six unions: the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the National Education Association (NEA), the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).
Although unions are forbidden from contributing membership dues to federal campaigns, they are allowed to donate membership dues revenue to super PACs and 501(c)(4) organizations, which can still work to promote certain candidates. As such, super PACs in favor of Democrats have benefited the most from public sector union money.
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) and the Democratic Congressional…
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