Democrat lawyer Marc Elias is backing a secretive local media network in Arizona to boost Democratic candidates on social media, similar to past operations like Courier Newsroom. Arizona regulators are questioning whether the network should be subject to the same spending and disclosure rules as political organizations.
Key Points
Marc Elias is known for his involvement in the Russia collusion hoax and push for vote-by-mail in 2020
Star Spangled Media, backed by Elias' law firm, aims to boost Democratic candidates in Arizona
Similar operations like Courier Newsroom have used fake news sites to support Democratic candidates in the past
Pros
Boosting awareness of Democratic candidates on social media
Potentially providing a platform for underrepresented voices in local politics
Cons
Potential lack of transparency in funding and political affiliations
Questionable tactics similar to past fake news sites