USA TODAY analysis: Super PAC donations surge past $1 billion

WASHINGTON — Super PAC donations have barreled past the $1 billion mark, driven by a small group of super-wealthy contributors intent on deciding who will occupy the White House and control Congress next year.

In August, powered by more than $23 million in contributions, the pro-Clinton Priorities USA Action became the best-funded super PAC of the 2016 election. In all, it has pulled in $133 million, up from the $79 million it raised in 2012 when it was created to support President Obama’s re-election.

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