Grocery stores boost political donations even as Democrats take aim
Political donations from major food companies to Democratic lawmakers have risen in the current congressional election cycle, even as many Democrats criticize grocery chains for driving up consumer prices.
Despite publicly denouncing corporate greed, at least 154 Democrats, including some of the Senate’s most vulnerable, have accepted contributions from top food companies.
The merger proposal between Kroger and Albertsons has further intensified scrutiny, with the Federal Trade Commission challenging the deal in court.
Meanwhile, food companies like Albertsons, Kroger, and Walmart have significantly increased their political contributions to Democrats, with Walmart leading the pack.