VanderSloot Helps Pay Mitt’s Bills

Unless you’re steeped in Idaho politics, you’ve probably never heard of Frank VanderSloot. But the wealthy Republican businessman and people like him around the country are wielding outsized influence on the 2012 presidential election. VanderSloot is part of a new breed of high-end campaign donor, who gives to and raises large sums for candidates directly, and contributes far greater amounts to super PACs established specifically to help elect their candidates. By law, candidates cannot coordinate with the amped- up political action committees. But there’s nothing to stop donors from giving to both. As a result, caps on presidential  campaign contributions which date back to Watergate-era reforms, have been rendered meaningless. VanderSloot’s candidate is Mitt Romney/ Dan Morain , Sacramento Bee. More here.

Question: Have you ever heard of Frank VanderSloot?