How Hedge Funds Purchased Albany’s Lawmakers


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by Hedgeclippers

An analysis by Competitive Advantage Research, which examined the campaign spending of 570 hedge fund managers and senior executives over the past fifteen years, shows that hedge fund managers have exercised considerable influence over lawmakers in New York.

A thorough review of campaign finance records shows that 570 hedge fund managers and top executives have contributed $39,642,505.92 to more than 1,500 candidates and committees since 2000

We believe that this is the most comprehensive analysis of hedge fund campaign cash ever undertaken in New York.

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