Fortune magazine is the latest media outlet to puncture the myth that Charles and David Koch are buying American elections.
The tide, however, appears to be changing. True, in the age of dark money (think Super PACs and the like), not all political giving is transparent, but so far this election season, Democratic bankrollers have spent $77.7 million to Republicans’ $54.5 million. Here’s a look at the top five largest donors of the 2014 cycle so far. Say hello to the new big-money power brokers.
The top three names on Fortune’s list: Tom Steyer (100% liberal), Michael Bloomberg (95% liberal), and Fred Eychaner (100% liberal).
