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Leadership of New Pro-Police PAC Has History of Violence and Hateful Social Media Posts

Protect Our Police PAC has raised at least $750,000 since forming in June 2020. Its leadership includes retired police officers with a history of violence and hateful social media posts.

Philly powerresearchAugust 19, 2020police, PPD, PAC, POPPAC

Who Runs Philly Part 15: Who are the people behind the PACs?

Major funders of Independent Expenditure PAC spending in Philadelphia politics this year have included Michael Bloomberg, sugary beverage companies, building trades and teacher unions, the National Association of Realtors, local real estate developers, Richard Vague, and Josh Kopelman.

Who Runs PhillyPhilly powerresearchJune 26, 2019super PAC, PAC, city council, campaign finance, independent expenditures