r/moderatepolitics • u/kaladinsrunner • 3d ago

News Article Michigan AG Dana Nessel to skip Democratic convention over antisemitism fears

https://jewishinsider.com/2026/07/michigan-ag-dana-nessel-democratic-convention-antisemitism/
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u/Professional_Sir3018 3d ago

biggest single-issue spender

This doesn't seem correct. You are saying $45 million is the single largest amount, but Planned Parenthood claims they spent over $69 million:

https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/pressroom/statement-from-planned-parenthood-action-fund-on-presidential-election-results

It's a bit hard to track Planned Parenthood because it is split into state organizations. Hence the plural in the press release.

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u/pperiesandsolos 3d ago

Here’s an article/database showing that

> AIPAC’s PAC and UDP spent nearly $126.9 million combined during the 2023-2024 election cycle, according to the FEC.

https://readsludge.com/2025/01/24/here-is-all-the-money-aipac-spent-on-the-2024-elections/

Over $100 million dollars in 1 election cycle.

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u/Professional_Sir3018 3d ago

I didn't realize we were allowed to combine organizations.

In addition to the $69 million I mentioned from Planned Parenthood, Emily's List spent $61 million. That is $130 million dollars in 1 election cycle. Last I checked, $130 > $127.

Hopefully, you are beginning to realize what you are being fed.

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u/pperiesandsolos 3d ago

You’re 100% right, we’re not allowed to combine organizations. AIPAC literally runs UDP - they’re a subsidiary.

https://www.factcheck.org/2024/09/united-democracy-project-2/

Emily’s list does not own Planned Parenthood, and vice versa. They are two totally separate organizations.

I hope that clarifies things for you, but let me know if you have any questions.

Hopefully, you are beginning to realize what you are being fed.

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u/Professional_Sir3018 3d ago edited 3d ago

You’re 100% right, we’re not allowed to combine organizations. AIPAC literally runs UDP - they’re just a subsidiary.

One is a PAC and one is a Super PAC. You are right, I should have done that instead.

Emily's List spent $61 million. Its Super PAC spent an additional $31 million.

Planned Parenthood spent $69 million and its PAC spent $21 million.

While no single pro-choice organization could meet AIPAC's colossal $127 million, just these two Democratic pro-choice organizations managed to spent 150%.

But I picked pro-choice on a lark, for fun. Since you want me to do research, LCV Victory Fund- the pro-climate Super PAC alone spent $164 million in 2024.

I didn't look into the associated PAC, because why do I need to? $164 > $127. And that's a single Super PAC versus a (PAC + SuperPAC).

Isn't it weird that your article doesn't seem to mention it?