Secretive Millionaires Funding Online Primary For 'Independent' White House Run

They won't tell us who they are, but they are spending tens of millions as part of 'Americans Elect' to nominate and to field an 'Independent' presidential candidate in 2012.

Here’s what the group is not so upfront about: It’s fueled by millions of dollars of secret money, there is a group of wealthy, well-connected board members who have control over Americans Elect’s nominating process, and the group has myriad links to Wall Street. Full Story »

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Barry Grossheim
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by Barry Grossheim - Dec. 14, 2011

Well, isn't this disturbing?!

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by Cynthia Gilbert - Dec. 14, 2011

Really important topic, but not very well sourced or presented. Hopefully they will do a much better job with in depth research and analysis.

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