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What is 'dark money'? 5 questions answered

  • Written by Richard Briffault, Joseph P. Chamberlain Professor of Legislation, Columbia University
These Iowan supporters of Steve Bullock may hope he'll make good on promises to get 'dark money' out of politics.AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

With the 2020 campaign season upon us, “dark money” is again in the news.

Maine’s Republican Sen. Susan Collins has decried what she contends is a “dark money” campaign against...

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