Dark money significantly impacts political funding by allowing substantial contributions to flow without disclosure to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Primarily funneled through 501(c)(4) non-profit organizations, this type of funding does not require disclosure of donors or spending details. Super PACs, established after the Citizens United ruling, can also receive unlimited donations as long as they operate independently from candidates and their campaigns. However, the weakened oversight by the FEC has allowed for increased coordination between these entities and campaigns, ultimately complicating transparency in political financing.
Dark money refers to political contributions that are not disclosed to the FEC, often funneled through nonprofits like 501(c)(4) organizations.
Super PACs can accept unlimited donations and are interpreted as independent expenditures, yet their activities are often blurred with campaign strategies.
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