Tech Industry Flexes Muscle in California Race - NYTimes.com 05/02/14
▻http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/06/us/politics/tech-industry-flexes-muscle-in-california-race.html
Whether or not this political start-up is ultimately successful, Mr. Khanna’s campaign underscores the tech industry’s push to elect candidates who will further its interests in Washington, even if that means, as in this race, trying to replace a party stalwart with a relative unknown.
Silicon Valley has traditionally stayed aloof from politics. But richer and more powerful than ever, the tech industry has become increasingly involved, both in lobbying and in fund-raising. And some of its boldface names have shown strong support for particular candidates, including Cory Booker of New Jersey in his successful run for the United States Senate and Mayor Ed Lee of San Francisco’s campaign for a full term.
Quand la #silicon_valley pousse un démocrate contre le candidat officiel du parti.