Frustrated Illinois Congressional Candidates Call Super PAC Influence 'Buying a Seat'

Frustrated Illinois congressional candidates call super PAC influence 'buying a seat'

The 2nd Congressional District is especially hit hard by super PAC influence, with Fairshake, a pro-crypto PAC funded primarily by Trump megadonors and business partners Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, targeting State Sen. Robert Peters. Fairshake is the third Trump-affiliated super PAC to play a role in the race.

Frustrated Illinois congressional candidates call super PAC influence ‘buying a seat’

Super PACs benefitting cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and Israel are actively working to influence Illinois congressional races — and candidates in four already competitive and crowded districts aren’t happy. They’re likening the super PAC support to buying a seat and dark money bombardment. Others are accusing Democrats of being beholden to interests that will benefit President Donald Trump’s administration — a clearly unpopular issue …