A handful of political action committees created for Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) are expected to bring in $31 million this week, an eye-popping haul for a presidential candidate who has surprised many with his early ability to raise money.
The four super PACs, which will operate under the name “Keep the Promise,” submitted paperwork to the FEC Monday. They will be led by Dathan Voelter, an Austin CPA and attorney who is close friends with Cruz.
“Our goal is to guarantee Senator Cruz can compete against any candidate,” Voelter said in a statement confirming the haul, which was first reported by Bloomberg. “Supporters of the Senator now have a powerful vehicle with the resources necessary to aid in his effort to secure the Republican nomination and win back The White House.”
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