The Campaign for Primary Accountability is a nonpartisan Super PAC created in 2011. Founded by

Leo Linbeck III Leo Linbeck III is an American businessman who is involved in a variety of political and education reform efforts. He serves as president and chief executive officer of Aquinas Companies, LLC and as executive chairman of the Linbeck Group. Educa ...

and

Eric O'Keefe Eric O'Keefe (born March 11, 1961) is an American author, editor, and journalist based in Texas. His most recent book is the Palm Beach polo murder mystery ''The Perfect 10''. He authored the book '' The Cup'' and co-wrote the screenplay for the ...

, the group's goal is to defeat longtime and unpopular incumbents of both the Republican Party and

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History

In 2012, the group's efforts to unseat incumbents in congressional primaries were featured in ''

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