Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund
Founded | February 2013 |
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Type | Super PAC |
Focus | "Defeating big-spending politicians[1] |
Location | |
Area served | United States |
Method | Congressional elections |
Key people | Jenny Beth Martin |
Website | www |
Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund is an American super political action committee formed by the Tea Party Patriots in February 2013.
The PAC aims to defeat politicians it considers big spenders by contributing to their opponents, to fund ads that expose these politicians' support of "economy-destroying laws and regulations," and to organize volunteers to get out the vote.
History
2014 election cycle
Martin said the group was considering the
2016 presidential election
In the 2016 Republican presidential primary, the organization endorsed Ted Cruz.[7]
Stand for the Second
In May 2018, the Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund helped Will Riley, an 18 year old high school senior from
Finances
Richard Uihlein, CEO of the Uline business supplies company, has been a major donor, contributing a total of nearly $4.3 million in the five years through 2020.[9]
See also
References
- ^ "Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund". Retrieved 1 March 2013.
- ^ Wing, Nick (February 8, 2013). "Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund Super PAC Launches, Bringing Unlimited Donations To 'Grassroots'". Huffington Post.
- ^ a b Harper, Jennifer (February 7, 2013). "Inside the Beltway: Seeking a ground game". The Washington Times.
- ^ "Tom Harkin Retiring, Won't Seek Reelection In 2014". Huffingtonpost.com. 2013-01-26. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
- ^ Weisman, Jonathan (2013-01-25). "Chambliss Announces Retirement From Senate". The New York Times.
- ^ "Lindsey Graham, 2014 target?". Washingtonpost.com. 2012-09-20. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
- ^ "Jenny Beth Martin for Ted Cruz," YouTube, February 25, 2016, retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ^ Brito, Christopher (May 3, 2018). ""Stand for the Second": Students hold school walkouts for gun rights". CBS. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ "Chicago-Area Billionaire Gave Millions To 'Patriots' Group That Backed Pro-Trump Rally". WBEZ Chicago. 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2021-01-16.