Corporate Pledges After Insurrection Fall Flat
Corporate Pledges After Insurrection Fall Flat
July 5, 2021 at 11:13 am EDT By Taegan Goddard 17 Comments
https://politicalwire.com/2021/07/05/corporate-pledges-after-insurrection-fall-flat/
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Associated Press: Dozens of big companies, citing their commitment to democracy, pledged to avoid donating money to the 147 lawmakers who objected to Congress certification of Joe Bidens victory
It was a striking gesture by some of the most familiar names in business but, as it turns out, it was largely an empty one.
When it comes to seeking political influence through corporate giving, business as usual is back, if it ever left
The companies contend that donating directly to a candidate is not the same as giving to a PAC that supports them. Given Americas porous campaign finance laws, thats a distinction without a difference to campaign finance experts.
Walmarts moral stand lasted three months.
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