Control of Politicians

Since the Citizens United decision, the Chamber has directly spent $150 million on Congressional races :  more than any other trade association on Congressional races.

They spend tactically: on Senate races and key swing seats in the Chamber.

The Chamber spent $10,908,413 in campaign contributions in 2018 to candidates in local, state, and federal elections.

Since 2010

Since the Citizens United decision, the Chamber has directly spent $150 million on Congressional races - spending more than any other trade association on Congressional races.

Attack ads

The Chamber releases attack-ads that directly target candidates for supporting responsible climate legislation. They spread fear with false claims about the consequences of such legislation.

See this ridiculous “Run, Jimmy” ad against Katie McGinty, 2016 candidate for U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania.

Or read reporting on a similar ad against Tim Kaine, 2012 incumbent U.S. Senator from Virginia