About the Searchlight Leadership FundUpon his November 1998 victory, Senator Harry Reid of Nevada was elected by his colleagues to become the Assistant Democratic Leader, the second most powerful position in the Senate behind Tom Daschle. In anticipation of his new responsibilities, Senator Reid founded the Searchlight Leadership Fund. This organization was established to assist his colleagues and to advance his Democratic ideals. This organization is a vital tool for Senator Reid now as the Democratic Leader. The PAC enables Senator Reid to fulfill his leadership goals, one of which is to increase Democrats in the United States Senate. Senator Reid has utilized the funds from this account not only to assist fellow Democrats around the country, but also to assist Democrats in Nevada. The Searchlight Leadership Fund accepts federal contributions from individuals, partnerships and other federal committees (committees registered with the Federal Election Commission, such as a political action committee) of up to $5,000 per calendar year. |