In the world of politics, money often dictates priorities, and nowhere is this more evident than in the case of Missouri State Senator Rusty Black. While Black presents himself as a champion of rural communities and small businesses, a deep dive into his financial backing reveals a different story. His political agenda appears to be dictated not by the hardworking people of Missouri, but by the interests of major corporations funneled through the Great Northwest SuperPAC.
The Great Northwest SuperPAC: A Corporate Slush Fund
The Great Northwest SuperPAC is a powerful political action committee that has poured substantial sums of money into Rusty Black’s campaigns and political initiatives, with financial records showing contributions exceeding hundreds of thousands of dollars from major corporate donors. Unlike grassroots organizations that rely on small-dollar donations from everyday Missourians, this PAC is overwhelmingly funded by large corporations and special interest groups. A review of campaign finance records shows that not a single small individual donor appears among its major contributors.
Among the biggest financial backers of the Great Northwest SuperPAC are Herzog Contracting Corp. (rail and construction industry, $250,000 total: $100,000 in one contribution, $150,000 in another), Evergy Metro, Inc. (energy sector, $10,000 total: $5,000 ...
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