Political donor network

A political donor network is an unregulated organization created to use 'soft' campaign money by taking advantage of a loophole in the new McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform law.

The list of donor networks appears has undergone a growth spurt since the passage of McCain-Feingold in 2002. Although political donor networks existed prior to McCain-Feingold, their numbers are increasing with a few of these organizations now clearly identified.


 * EMILY's List
 * May's List
 * New Democrat Network
 * Progressive Donor Network
 * Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund/Victory Fund
 * The WISH List/The WISH List (Women in the Senate and House)

Other Related SourceWatch Resources

 * soft money