Democrats Criticize No Labels Party for Lack of Transparency on Funding Sources

No Labels officials pointed to Biden's comments supporting their democratic right to create a new party, in a letter to state Dem chairs.
They are angry that anti-No Labels talking points from Third Way were distributed to state party leaders.
No Labels has not filed campaign finance disclosures like other parties, and won't say who funds them.
Critics say No Labels' anonymity is hypocritical given their transparency critiques of Dems.
No Labels secured ballot access in 11 states so far, with a goal of all 50 by Election Day 2024.

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Democrats Criticize No Labels Party for Lack of Transparency on Funding Sources

No Labels officials pointed to Biden's comments supporting their democratic right to create a new party, in a letter to state Dem chairs.
They are angry that anti-No Labels talking points from Third Way were distributed to state party leaders.
No Labels has not filed campaign finance disclosures like other parties, and won't say who funds them.
Critics say No Labels' anonymity is hypocritical given their transparency critiques of Dems.
No Labels secured ballot access in 11 states so far, with a goal of all 50 by Election Day 2024.