Republicans face 'Dark Money' campaign attacks in Montana

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Republicans face 'Dark Money' campaign attacks in Montana

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Jun 28, 2018

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Filmmaker Kimberly Reed talks about her new documentary, "Dark Money," in which she shows how the Citizens United decision impacts Republicans in Montana.

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Jun 28, 2018

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Republicans face 'Dark Money' campaign attacks in Montana

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