War on the Swamp
How Do Campaign Contributions Affect What Gets Done in Politics?
Welcome to War on the Swamp, where we uncover who has donated to politicians and how it may affect their voting records. We all know that money in politics is the biggest factor in our politicians' decisions, so just how much are they taking from the industries that benefit from their decisions?


6/2 War on the Swamp Primary Endorsements
So, the next round of primaries is coming up next Tuesday, June 2, across several states, including Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, New Mexico,...

Recap of Oregon Primaries
(Source: The New York Times) Wow, I'm actually kind of speechless. I know I don't exactly have a good track record when it comes to...

House Democrats Scale Down Student Loan Debt Relief Proposal
On Friday, the House passed the HEROES Act, the latest coronavirus stimulus package. Included in the bill is a provision that "would...

FBI Investigating Senator Its Lobbyists Have Donated To
In March, Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC), then the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, was revealed to have sold between $628,000...

War on the Swamp Endorsements for 5/19 Oregon Primaries
Hi everybody! Well, just like I promised, I'm here today to announce War on the Swamp's endorsements for the upcoming primaries next...

5/12 Results for War on the Swamp Endorsees
Well, another Tuesday, another day of primary elections, and another round of War on the Swamp endorsements. Last week, I announced...

Pelosi Announces Support for Lobbyist Bailout After Receiving Campaign Cash From Them
Recently, several industries, such as oil refining and fast food restaurants, have requested a bailout for their lobbyists from Congress,...

War on the Swamp Endorsements for 5/12 Elections
So, the next round of congressional primaries is coming up next Tuesday, May 12, in Nebraska. Additionally, there are special elections...

Coal-Funded Trump Administration Allows for Over $28 Million in Coronavirus Bailouts to Industry
On Friday, it was discovered that three coal mining companies with ties to the Trump Administration received more than $28 million in...

Fundraiser for California Rep. Says, "I'll never put TJ on the phone with a corporate PAC." Really?
TJ Cox is a Democratic representative for California's 21st congressional district. He was elected in 2018, narrowly defeating...

Candidate Interviews: Mark Gamba
(Source: Mark Gamba for Congress/Twitter) Today, I was proud to interview Mark Gamba, the mayor of Milwaukie, Oregon, and a candidate for...

Ohio Primary Election Recap
(Source: The New York Times) So, yesterday was election day in Ohio, with primaries for president, Congress, and the state legislature. ...

Candidate Interviews: Chris Vaughn
(Source: Vaughn for Oregon/Facebook) Yesterday, I interviewed Nik Heuertz, a Democrat running for Congress in Oregon's 2nd congressional...

Candidate Interviews: Nik Heuertz
Nik Heuertz is a small business owner from Oregon and a Democratic candidate for Congress in the state's second congressional district. ...

War on the Swamp Endorsements for 4/28 Ohio Primaries
So, as a lot of you have probably noticed, I've started interviewing congressional candidates for this blog, asking them about their...

Utah Democratic Party Progressive Caucus Snubs Progressive Challenger for Blue Dog Incumbent
On Saturday, the Utah Democratic Party held its annual convention (virtually, due to the coronavirus pandemic), where it voted...

Biden Hires Larry Summers as Economic Advisor After Taking Campaign Cash From Him & His Industry
On Thursday, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers was announced as an economic advisor to the campaign of former Vice President Joe...

Big Banks Prioritized Giving Pandemic Loans to Wealthy Clients Over Small Businesses
(Source: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images ) In March, Congress passed the CARES Act, an economic stimulus package they claimed was intended...

Georgia Senate Candidate Says "We Need to Stand Up to The Health Insurance Companies." Yeah, Sure.
(Source: Jon Ossoff/YouTube) Jon Ossoff first gained publicity in 2017 when he ran for Congress in a special election in Georgia's 6th...























