Dems and GOP quietly bankroll dozens of third-party spoilers

An Axios analysis reveals that over 40 third-party candidates in key House and Senate races are being secretly funded by super PACs linked to the major parties, totaling more than $16.5 million. This level of outside support far exceeds what these candidates could raise on their own, with super PACs spending an average of $375,000 more than the candidates they back. This under-the-radar funding could significantly influence election outcomes, highlighting a concerning trend in political financing and its implications for democracy.