Little-Known Force on the Left Tiptoes into 2016 Races
- Atlantic Philanthropies put $50 million into fund last year
- Group says it’s become harder to avoid partisan politics
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton smiles after the final presidential debate in Las Vegas on Oct. 19, 2016.
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There’s a new, deep-pocketed liberal donor in town.
It’s called the Civic Participation Action Fund, and it’s run by a man named Stephen McConnell in Washington. Formed last year with $50 million, it’s donated to at least three different Democrat-aligned super political action committees this year, including $1.5 million to mobilize immigrant voters for Hillary Clinton.