Special interest groups spend record amount in legislative race

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Jun 6, 2016

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Special interest groups spend record amount in legislative race

According to the Associated Press, special interest groups have spent a record $24 million on legislative races. For more, AP reporter Don Thompson, joined the show.

A pile of hundred dollar bills lay flat on a table.

According to the Associated Press, special interest groups have spent a record $24 million on legislative races. For more, AP reporter Don Thompson, joined the show.

If you feel you've been bombarded lately with election mailers and ads either propping up or tearing down candidates, you're right, you have been.

According to the Associated Press, special interest groups have spent a record $24 million dollars on legislative races. That's a lot of green flowing in the Golden State.

Don Thompson with the Associated Press, joined the show to discuss more.

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