GOP Megadonor’s Millions Go to Midterm Hopefuls Who Keep Losing
- Uihlein ranked third nationally for money to outside groups
- He was top backer of failed U.S. Senate hopeful in Wisconsin
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One of the top donors to conservative candidates and causes in the U.S. isn’t having much luck swaying elections.
Richard Uihlein, a packing supply magnate and a descendant of one of the founders of the Schlitz beer company, has amassed one of the worst track records among mega-donors in recent years when it comes to backing winning candidates.