Whose money paid for the “Education Reformer’s” effort to influence the outcome of Connecticut 5th Legislative District? - Wait, What?

Whose money paid for the “Education Reformer’s” effort to influence the outcome of Connecticut 5th Legislative District? - Wait, What?:

Whose money paid for the “Education Reformer’s” effort to influence the outcome of Connecticut 5th Legislative District?

by jonpelto

Last week, the Greater New England Public Schools Alliance engaged in an unprecedented effort to influence the outcome of an election in Connecticut.  GNEPSA, Michelle Rhee’s front group used a loophole in Connecticut campaign finance law to dumps tens of thousands of dollars in support of Democrat Brandon McGee and against Democrat Leo Canty.

In the course of six days, Rhee’s group spent more than either candidate had spent in the months of campaigning that had taken place before a re-vote was needed to determine the winner.

Because of the way Connecticut law is set up, Rhee’s organization did not have to