In August 2022, the DCCC published its 87 page oppo research book on George Santos.

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8. IMPORTANT INFORMATION about how this happened.

Thanks so much, Lapucelle, for the OP and further explanation of the context in which this happened.

The money pumped into the midterms nationally broke all records and required a lot of triage on our part, even though Democratic campaign fundraising totals actually exceeded Republican.

From the Brennan Center:

A look back at campaign finance in 2022 highlights four points.
* First, even massive participation by everyday Americans giving small donations is dwarfed by megadonors’ control of the process.
* Second, election deniers were boosted by big money from national donors, even in traditionally sleepy state races.
* Third, megadonors take advantage of “dark money” loopholes, which should be closed.
* Finally, popular reforms are advancing, like New York State’s groundbreaking small donor public financing program.