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S&P 500 companies spent $23 million to help elect — and keep in power — the 147 GOP lawmakers that tried to overturn Biden's victory on January 6. Now, some are getting cold feet about continuing to support them.

Companies' commitments have varied widely, however.Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pointed out

, the largest contributions typically happen right before, not after elections, leaving the door open for companies to resume their support once the public's attention has turned elsewhere. Others have paused all PAC contributions, potentially allowing them to benefit from the positive PR without having to explicitly condemn — or risk alienating — more than half of the Republicans in Congress.

Do you work for one of these companies and have information about how they're responding to recent events? We'd love to hear how they're navigating the current political landscape. Contact this reporter using a non-work device via encrypted messaging app Signal , email (

 

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No problem. We will support them. Why would a company donate money anyway?

davelevinthal As they should!

It’s about time! Only took 5 years of trump and an insurrection at our Capital to get their attention!

As one should...

The real danger will manifest after three years when almost all GOP presidential candidates will be extreme far right motherfckers.

Jesus, that's all... think how little that is for any single Fortune500 company. Imagine what they could do it they doubled the lobbying budgets

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