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A deep-pocketed Democratic dark-money group is using a national direct-mail campaign to hone the party’s congressional election messaging, providing a potent avenue for donors to secretly finance key political work.
The dark-money group, House Majority Forward, is staffed by top Democratic operatives at its sister super PAC, House Majority PAC.