The newest front in dark money’s war on election transparency shares an address with Patagonia, according to [a] complaint. The outdoor clothing company known for its high quality, high prices, and liberal leanings may have funded illegal campaign donations over [2024], a watchdog group [alleged].
The Campaign Legal Center has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission alleging that a mysterious corporation made $1.4 million in what appears to be illegal “straw donor” contributions to funds supporting Democratic candidates within days of its creation. The ultimate source of the money was likely Patagonia, the Campaign Legal Center says.
The complaint is the second of its kind this year involving Patagonia, raising fresh questions about whether left-leaning donors at ideological odds with “dark-money” groups on the right should resort to similar tactics.
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