Your guide to political committees on the 2016 presidential campaign trail

Republican Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin launched a 527 called “Our American Revival” on Tuesday. Gov. Chris Christie created his “Leadership Matters for America” PAC on Friday. Jeb Bush launched his “Right to Rise” leadership PAC when he signaled his interest in running for president earlier this month, while his supporters launched a super PAC of the same name. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has a PAC too.

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* 501(c)4s: Like their 501(c)3 cousins, a 501(c)4 is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization regulated by the IRS. Unlike a 501(c)3 group, a 501(c)4 may engage in political activity, as long as politics is not the group’s primary purpose. This distinction is the subject of much debate. 501(c)4 groups, also known as a “social welfare” organizations, may raise and spend an unlimited amounts of money and are not required to disclose its donors.

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