Topic: Fec Filings

The Kamala Harris campaign is facing scrutiny for spending over $1 billion and ending the election with $20 million in debt. FEC filings revealed a $1 million payment to Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions and six-figure costs for a set used on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast. Democratic bundler Lindy Lee criticized the use of grassroots donations to pay for celebrity-led town halls and star-studded events.

Beto O'Rourke officially suspended his 2020 presidential campaign after polling at approximately 3%. Analysis of FEC filings suggests O'Rourke may have remained in the race longer than viable to maintain staff salaries, including a projected personal salary of $400,000.

Venezuela is experiencing violent anti-government protests against the Maduro regime. The hosts discuss how the government's prior gun control measures have left the opposition unarmed and unable to effectively resist. They mock Rachel Maddow for suggesting that Venezuelan protesters are enraged by a White House FEC filing involving Steve Bannon rather than domestic economic collapse.

Silicon Valley billionaire and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel donated $1.7 million to a Super PAC supporting Ron Paul in January 2012. This contribution follows a $900,000 donation in December, making Thiel responsible for approximately 76% of the Super PAC's total fundraising efforts to date.