‘Squad’ member Summer Lee is up against super PAC funded by the richest man in Pennsylvania

“Squad” Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) is being targeted by the richest man in Pennsylvania, who is funding a super PAC targeting her.

Billionaire Jeff Yass, a GOP megadonor, gave $1 million to the Moderate PAC in 2022. The super PAC supports centrist Democratic candidates and is working to unseat Lee. Speaking with Politico, Moderate PAC President Ty Strong revealed that Yass had donated an even greater sum to the group, though he didn’t disclose the exact amount.

Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) arrives for Gov. Josh Shapiro’s (D-PA) inauguration, Jan. 17, 2023, at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

“I went to Jeff Yass and made a proposal,” Strong said. “He knew nothing about Summer. … He’s a really wealthy guy, so he made a donation in line with his wealth. But there’s other
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