Conservative powerhouse Leonard Leo tells Axios that he'll step aside from the daily running of the Federalist Society to focus on a new venture inspired by Arabella Advisers on the left that will funnel big money and expertise across the conservative movement.<\/p>\n
Why it matters: Leo is considered one of the most powerful conservatives in the country, playing a key role in shaping President Trump's selections for the Supreme Court and raising hundreds of millions of dollars to fill the nations courts with conservative judges.<\/p>\n
Behind the scenes: Leo told Axios that he and his business partner, conservative communications executive Greg Mueller, studied tax filings that led them to Arabella, a little-known yet powerful consulting firm that advises liberal donors and nonprofits about where to spend their money.<\/p>\n
Leo and Mueller told Axios that after studying Arabella's structure they were impressed and saw the opportunity to build a replica on the right.<\/p>\n
Between the lines: The new venture will go beyond the anonymous money networks they've already built and weaponized in the conservative legal movement movement.<\/p>\n
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