A super PAC that has opposed House incumbents from both parties in primary elections.
Players Guide
Who are the people and groups behind the TV ads in the 2014 federal elections? Below is a list of organizations that have been active or are expected to be active in raising and spending money to influence voters in 2014. Click on the links to read profiles of each organization. The groups were selected based on the amounts they have spent, or say they plan to spend, or the media attention they have attracted. It is not a comprehensive list, and additional groups will be added as the campaign season unfolds.
Many of these groups may legally raise and spend unlimited amounts of money. They are known as super PACs and must register with the Federal Election Commission. Others may legally raise unlimited donations and avoid disclosing their donors. Those groups do not file with the FEC, but register rather with the IRS under Section 501(c).
This is our third year providing a guide to groups seeking to influence federal elections. Our 2010 Players Guide and 2012 Players Guide are still available, although they have not been updated since those elections ended.
League of Conservation Voters
An environmental group launched in 1969 that targets a “Dirty Dozen” list of politicians for defeat.
American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
A labor union that represents more than 1.6 million public sector employees and retirees.
Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund
A super PAC formed in 2013 with the goal of pushing the Republican Party further right.
Independence USA
A left-leaning super PAC founded and financed by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
American Crossroads/Crossroads GPS
Affiliated Republican advocacy groups formed with the help of Ed Gillespie, former chairman of the Republican National Committee, and Karl Rove, an adviser to President George W. Bush.
Senate Conservatives Fund/Senate Conservatives Action
Conservative PACs aiming to elect “true” conservatives to Congress and defeat incumbent Republicans that fall short of that standard.
Congressional Leadership Fund
A super PAC focused on maintaining and expanding the Republican majority in the House of Representatives.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
A nonprofit trade group that advocates a pro-business agenda.
Americans for Prosperity
A major force behind the tea party movement, this conservative/libertarian group was founded by billionaire businessman David Koch.