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2024-03-09 22:37:34 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 6007AC1FE1D5A2F3E66293F28F5ADC55D9F3C0C7563E115C266A7EE402CCE344
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Rand Paul’s super PACs have taken more than $12M from Billionaire Jeff Yass, who has a $33B stake in the CCP-controlled parent company of TikTok, and has reportedly pressured members to oppose the legislation. https://nypost.com/2024/03/07/us-news/billionaire-tiktok-investor-bullies-lawmakers-to-stop-sale/ In the ‘22 cycle, 83% of Rand’s Super PAC funds came from Yass. https://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/2022/10/31/why-rand-paul-is-billionaire-jeff-yass-favorite-national-politician/69598738007/
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