Following the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, dozens of corporations announced they were suspending PAC donations to the 147 Republicans who voted to overturn the election. Many more announced they were suspending all PAC activity. For the
Another eye opening report. There should be no "moving beyond". What happened on January 6th and the Big Lie that caused it should not be forgotten. It's just going to happen again otherwise. There should be a media campaign to spotlight any business who resumes funding sedition. I would love to contribute or be involved if such a thing exists.
Appreciate the excellent research and reporting on all the sleazy shenanigans. Where to start..first, no surprise, second, we must adjust our ‘rah rah America’ mentality to focus on the facts. THIS is who and what many of us are; fearful, greedy, angry racists. Ugly, yes, impossible to change, no. But we must continue to work hard and SMART to move our country in the right direction where democracy is actually used to decide things. Not money. Not the College Electorate. Not corporate powers. And certainly not racist, misogynistic politicians! It’s past time the majority of ‘we the people’ actually ran this country! That’s what we need to make happen. Otherwise, the minority who hold the money and power will continue to dictate their prejudice terms and conditions.
Everyone, including this illustrious group who took a hit in the wallet, is screaming like a cat whose tail got caught underfoot. Surely folks realize PAC groups like these get a piece of the pie when they solicit funds.
To quote my Daddy, "You don't have to believe in the Hereafter, to know what some folks are hear after, " which applies to religions and politics and especially to big business.
What a thinly veiled "give us our money back," pitch. Big corporate will make them rich again. But surely they are eating up the begging and groveling. I think there are a lot of corporate folks giddy with this new power they have. Kinda like ol' Joe Manchin in the Senate, just drunk with it.
This is what happens when monopolies are allowed to flourish. They’re right. These corporations are so huge now they can do as they damn please and brush off the consequences of a boycott that will last all of 30 seconds. After all, we’re married to our mobile devices which, for the most part, are tied to them. There are only so many airlines now as well as food sources and so many other things that govern our lives. We’ve sold our souls for speed and convenience. Expect to be treated as a number because to these behemoths that’s exactly what each of us is.
It’s interesting to me that in all this there is no discussion of the PAC moneys moving to Republicans who did not promote or vote to overturn the election. What’s wrong with those guys? Other than they are a Republicans.
If you want to be moderate or promote bipartisanship, perhaps these people should be your target recipients. Or, they could suggest donations would go to those who exhibit and show proof of bipartisanship behavior.
If the purpose is to donate only to committee chairs regardless of their behavior, then the stick could be to donate to committeemen giving them power. Or, they could grow a pair and stand by their words.
“ The company's official position is that voting to overturn the election is part of the "peaceful transition of power." The company is now being held out as a model by NABPAC.”
Excellent reporting, Judd. I love that you were able to watch the meeting before they password-protected it. Thank you for your dogged persistence.
Another eye opening report. There should be no "moving beyond". What happened on January 6th and the Big Lie that caused it should not be forgotten. It's just going to happen again otherwise. There should be a media campaign to spotlight any business who resumes funding sedition. I would love to contribute or be involved if such a thing exists.
"I have strong feelings and opinions about what happened at the Capitol. But, hey, I know where our bread is buttered! The GOP is A-OK with me!"
Excellent research and reporting!!!
This is such an important service at this crucial time.
Trump’s Big Lie Devoured the G.O.P. and Now Eyes Our Democracy https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/04/opinion/gop-trump-2020-election.html
Is there a list of which 80 corporations attended this video call? I’d like to know if my company participated.
Appreciate the excellent research and reporting on all the sleazy shenanigans. Where to start..first, no surprise, second, we must adjust our ‘rah rah America’ mentality to focus on the facts. THIS is who and what many of us are; fearful, greedy, angry racists. Ugly, yes, impossible to change, no. But we must continue to work hard and SMART to move our country in the right direction where democracy is actually used to decide things. Not money. Not the College Electorate. Not corporate powers. And certainly not racist, misogynistic politicians! It’s past time the majority of ‘we the people’ actually ran this country! That’s what we need to make happen. Otherwise, the minority who hold the money and power will continue to dictate their prejudice terms and conditions.
Is there any company out there which cares more about our country than supporting politicians who would undermine our government?
Judd, thank you for doing such incredible work!
It's amazing to watch rats clamber back ON to the sinking ship.
Everyone, including this illustrious group who took a hit in the wallet, is screaming like a cat whose tail got caught underfoot. Surely folks realize PAC groups like these get a piece of the pie when they solicit funds.
To quote my Daddy, "You don't have to believe in the Hereafter, to know what some folks are hear after, " which applies to religions and politics and especially to big business.
What a thinly veiled "give us our money back," pitch. Big corporate will make them rich again. But surely they are eating up the begging and groveling. I think there are a lot of corporate folks giddy with this new power they have. Kinda like ol' Joe Manchin in the Senate, just drunk with it.
This is what happens when monopolies are allowed to flourish. They’re right. These corporations are so huge now they can do as they damn please and brush off the consequences of a boycott that will last all of 30 seconds. After all, we’re married to our mobile devices which, for the most part, are tied to them. There are only so many airlines now as well as food sources and so many other things that govern our lives. We’ve sold our souls for speed and convenience. Expect to be treated as a number because to these behemoths that’s exactly what each of us is.
It’s interesting to me that in all this there is no discussion of the PAC moneys moving to Republicans who did not promote or vote to overturn the election. What’s wrong with those guys? Other than they are a Republicans.
If you want to be moderate or promote bipartisanship, perhaps these people should be your target recipients. Or, they could suggest donations would go to those who exhibit and show proof of bipartisanship behavior.
If the purpose is to donate only to committee chairs regardless of their behavior, then the stick could be to donate to committeemen giving them power. Or, they could grow a pair and stand by their words.
I can give them an idea or two about where they should go from here...
Thanks for the great work!
“ The company's official position is that voting to overturn the election is part of the "peaceful transition of power." The company is now being held out as a model by NABPAC.”
My head hurts…