Super PAC Funds Spent Against Candidates in the 2012 Election
As of March 5, 2012, $35,253,552 has been spent in opposition, mostly in the form of attack ads against other candidates. This is 54% of all money spent by Super PACs.
Besides fueling a more divisive political climate, Super PAC spending reveals how the US elections are being dominated by the funding of by super rich, making the overall political process less about free speech and more about hate speech.
Total spent against Gingrich: $18,002,428
| Super PAC | Amount | % Spending by SuperPAC on Opposition |
| Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Inc. | $63,643 | 54% |
| Endorse Liberty Inc. | $66,564 | 2% |
| Red White and Blue Fund | $78,386 | 1% |
| Restore Our Future, Inc | $18,706,036 | 97% |
Total spent against Obama: $220,905
No geographic data was associated with this spending.
| Super PAC | Amount | % Spending by SuperPAC on Opposition |
| American Crossroads | $47,890 | 100% |
| Freedomworks For America | $173,015 | 100% |
Total spent against Paul: $1,729
No geographic data was associated with this spending. All opposition spending paid to Google or Facebook for online advertising.
| Super PAC | Amount | % Spending by SuperPAC on Opposition |
| DGA Action | $1,729 | 62% |
Total spent against Romney: $4,765,980
| Super PAC | Amount | % Spending by SuperPAC on Opposition |
| Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Inc. | $52,918 | 54% |
| DGA Action | $4,084 | 62% |
| Priorities USA Action | $688,990 | 100% |
| Winning Our Future | $4,019,988 | 35% |
Total spent against Santorum: $11,349,410
| Super PAC | Amount | % Spending by SuperPAC on Opposition |
| DGA Action | $2,347 | 62% |
| Restore Our Future, Inc. | $11,347,063 | 97% |