Dan Backer, Author at The Western Journal

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Dan Backer is a veteran campaign counsel, having served more than 100 candidates and PACs, including two of the largest pro-Trump super PACs. He is the founding attorney of political.law PLLC, a campaign finance and political law firm in Alexandria, Virginia.

Democratic presidential candidate former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks to supporters at a rally on Feb. 20, 2020, in Salt Lake City.

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Op-Ed

Dan Backer: Las Vegas Debate Shows Bloomberg Can’t Buy the Election

The right candidate with the right message will prevail. And, once again, that will be Trump — no matter how much money is spent on the other side.

Dan Backer February 21, 2020

House impeachment manager Rep. Adam Schiff of California walks to the Senate Chamber inside the U.S. Capitol for President Donald Trump's Senate impeachment trial on Jan. 28, 2020, in Washington, D.C.

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Op-Ed

Backer on Dems: Those Who Scream Loudest on Corruption Are Often the Most Corrupt

Perhaps President Trump’s greatest strength is the absolute moral bankruptcy of his Democratic opposition who complain about imaginary 'abuses of power.'

Dan Backer January 28, 2020

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hand out candy for children at a Halloween celebration at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 28, 2019.

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Op-Ed

America Spends More on Halloween Than Politics

'Don’t let the left take away your choices -- whether it’s candy or candidates.'

Dan Backer October 30, 2019

President Donald Trump disembarks after arriving on Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Sept. 26, 2019.

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Op-Ed

No, President Trump's Ukraine Call Didn't Violate Campaign Finance Law

'The notion that the FBI is able to investigate possible corruption by U.S. citizens abroad, but the constitutional head of the executive branch may not, is patently absurd.'

Dan Backer September 30, 2019