$9.7 million on one candidate: The organization diving deep into the US elections

VoteVets, an organization founded in the shadow of the Iraq War, is investing millions of dollars in Democratic candidates for the US Congress, focusing on foreign and security policy. In Iowa alone, the organization invested $9.7 million in candidate Josh Turck. The widespread influence of these giant bodies is drawing criticism from ethics and government experts in the US, who warn about independent pressure groups casting a shadow over the candidates. Researchers at the organization OpenSecrets noted that some of the organization's funding comes from sources not committed to full transparency. On the other hand, senior Democrats, including Senator Tammy Duckworth, argue that the organization's economic and security backing gives them political immunity and allows the party to challenge Republicans precisely on the turf where they have held a traditional advantage.