Gov. Andy Beshear’s PAC, In This Together, has surged to $1.4 million in contributions this year, with significant donations from the real estate and cryptocurrency sectors. The PAC, a hybrid entity reporting to both the FEC and IRS, plays a pivotal role in supporting candidates aligned with Beshear's vision and bolstering his political network for potential future endeavors, including a presidential run.
Key Donors and Their Impact
- Andrew Schwartzberg, a real estate developer with a focus on affordable housing and part-owner of the Charlotte Hornets, contributed $225,000, following a $250,000 donation in 2024.
- Christian Larsen, co-founder of Ripple, Inc., added $50,000 to the PAC's coffers, spotlighting the cryptocurrency industry's growing influence in political funding.
Political Strategy and Expenditures The PAC has strategically allocated funds to support candidates like Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford and Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, alongside investments in political advertising and charter plane services for Beshear's out-of-state speeches.
The Shadow of Dark Money Beshear's associated dark money PAC, Heckbent, remains a mystery with undisclosed contributions and expenditures, highlighting the opaque nature of political financing.
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