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Millionaires involved in the oil and gas industry have pumped millions of dollars into Republican presidential campaigns this election cycle. Approximately $107 million was given to Republican Super Pacs before any votes were even cast. About a third of donors who give money to republican candidates are involved in the fossil fuels industry. Ted Cruz in particular received 57 percent of his Super PAC money from the oil and gas industry. The Texas senator is a known climate change denier who in December told NPR that science doesn't support climate change. The level of funding from this sector has raised questions about how much power they would have if a Republican wins the White House.

Added on the 03/03/2016 12:05:21 - Copyright : Wochit

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