Democratic Presidential Candidates Say ‘No’ To Corporate PAC Money: But What Does That Really Mean?

Posted By: Mark Taylor February 7, 2019

(Editor’ Note: Sounds good, but what does it really mean? — Mark L. Taylor]

By Peter Overby
Morning Edition / NPR (2/1/19)

Several Democrats have already entered the 2020 presidential race, and they all have one thing in common. They’ve agreed not to accept money from corporate political action committees.

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