Arshi Siddiqui Quoted in POLITICO on Trend in Corporate PAC Contributions to Democrats
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POLITICO has quoted Akin Gump public law and policy partner Arshi Siddiqui in the article “Corporate America hikes contributions to key Democrats,” which reports that corporate political action committees (PACs) are increasing donations to several key Democrats ahead of the November midterm elections.
The article notes that while the contributions represent a fraction of what will be spent in the battle for control of the House of Representatives, it shows how corporations are trying to make early inroads with potential party leaders should Democrats regain control of the House.
“There’s definitely been an uptick,” said Siddiqui, a former aide to House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. She said Democratic lobbyists who work in-house in corporate offices in Washington are making the case that companies’ PACs should give more to Democrats right now.
