Donor to Democratic Candidates Ties to Jeffrey Epstein's Inner Circle Revealed Despite their vocal opposition to the influence of money in politics, many prominent Democrats have remained silent on revelations that a billionaire with ties to Jeffrey Epstein's inner circle has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to their campaigns. The donor, Leon Black, is co-founder and CEO of Apollo Global Management, one of the largest private equity firms in the world. According to financial disclosure reports, Black has given over $1 million to Democratic candidates and committees since 2017. His donations include a $250,000 contribution to the Hillary Clinton-backed Super PAC Priorities USA Action in 2018, as well as smaller sums to Senators Kamala Harris and Cory Booker's presidential campaigns. Black has also donated to several prominent Democratic organizations, including the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the Congressional Black Caucus Institute. In addition, he has given to multiple state Democratic parties, including those in New York, California, and Florida. What's particularly noteworthy about Black's donations is his connection to Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier who was convicted of soliciting prostitution from minors. Black was a close friend and business partner of Epstein's, and he was one of the few people allowed to visit Epstein at his Manhattan mansion in 2018, just months before Epstein's death. In addition to his ties to Epstein, Black has also faced crit...#Jeffrey_Epstein #Florida #California #Kamala_Harris #Cory_Booker #Leon_Black #Apollo_Global_Management #Priorities_USA_Action #Hillary_Clinton #Democratic_National_Committee #Congressional_Black_Caucus_Institute #New_York #Citizens_United #Manhattan
Election Results on the High Plains: March 3, 2026 Primary Elections The dust has settled, and the votes have been counted. The March 3, 2026 primary elections have come to a close, leaving us with a clearer picture of who will be moving forward in the upcoming November general election. On the High Plains, several key races drew attention as voters headed to the polls to cast their ballots. In the Democratic presidential primary, former Vice President Kamala Harris took the top spot in Texas, garnering 34% of the vote. Senator Cory Booker came in a distant second with 20%, followed closely by Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan with 18%. Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, Senator Elizabeth Warren emerged victorious with 42% of the vote, beating out Senator Amy Klobuchar's 26%. In the Republican presidential primary, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took the top spot in both Texas and Oklahoma, receiving 40% and 41%, respectively. Governor Kristi Noem came in second in both states, earning 25% and 22%. In a surprise upset, Senator Tom Cotton secured third place in Texas with 15%, while in Oklahoma, he trailed behind Governor Ron DeSantis's 12%. The gubernatorial races also saw some notable results. In Texas, incumbent Governor Greg Abbott secured the Republican nomination with 62% of the vote, while his Democratic challenger, former Representative Wendy Davis, won her party's nomination with 56%. In Oklahoma, Governor Kevin Stitt easily secured the Republican nod with 71%, while the Democratic primary remained too close to call at press t...#Greg_Abbott #Kamala_Harris #Cory_Booker #Gretchen_Whitmer #Elizabeth_Warren #Amy_Klobuchar #Mike_Pompeo #Kristi_Noem #Tom_Cotton #Ron_DeSantis #Wendy_Davis #Kevin_Stitt #JC_Watts #Lizzie_Fletcher
