New York invester flooded South Carolina with more than $400K in political donations

A New York real estate investor helped flood South Carolina with more than $400,000 in donations to Statehouse candidates this election season. An Associated Press analysis of campaign finance records show Howard Rich is continuing his push for the use of tax money to pay for private school education. Companies that list businessman Howard Rich as an officer or share the same New York City address contributed to 34 races, tallying 15 wins in last month's primaries. Among the politicians ousted with the help of the cash was the chairman of the House education committee. Rich's donations bring accolades from school choice supporters. His critics say Rich shouldn't be able to influence state public schools.

--Associated Press