Silicon Valley donations make Colorado Democratic primary one of state’s most expensive
A Colorado Democratic House primary has attracted at least $2 million from political committees tied to former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and crypto billionaire Chris Larsen, backing progressive candidate Manny Rutinel. The influx of Silicon Valley money has turned a local congressional race into one of the most expensive in the state's primary history, with pro- and anti-AI regulation factions both spending heavily.
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