Category Archives: campaigns
“Pro-Tillis dark money group funded entirely by Crossroads GPS”
Open Secrets on how one non-disclosing group funds another:
One of the largest and most prolific politically active nonprofits in the country was virtually the sole backer of Carolina Rising, the group that spent $4.7 million on ads supporting now-Sen.… Continue reading
“GOP campaigns tell RNC not to let Adelson stack the debate crowd”
Politico:
Top campaign officials on Monday pressed the Republican National Committee on whether Las Vegas casino mogul Sheldon Adelson would receive an extra block of tickets for next month’s GOP debate at his Venetian hotel – and potentially stack… Continue reading
“Clinton’s Wall Street Donors Say More Than 9/11 Built Their Bond”
Bloomberg:
The way he and Clinton’s other Wall Street supporters see it, the connections that bind them are long, deep and nothing to be embarrassed about. As Clinton seeks the Democratic presidential nomination against candidates vowing to break up… Continue reading
“How The Pro-Bowser FreshPAC Was Forced To Disband”
Patrick Madden for WAMU:
When Washingtonians elected Muriel Bowser as mayor last year, she promised to bring a “fresh start” to the city. A “fresh start,” after the campaign scandals of her predecessor, Vincent Gray. Gray is still under investigation… Continue reading
“Clinton under fire for linking her Wall Street donations to 9/11”
Politico:
Minutes after Hillary Clinton referenced 9/11 as part of the reason why she has received significant contributions from Wall Street, people on both sides of the aisle pounced or were, at the very least, left scratching their heads… Continue reading
“In Obama Era, G.O.P. Bolsters Grip in the States”
NYT:
While Mr. Obama’s 2008 election helped usher in a political resurgence for Democrats, the president today presides over a shrinking party whose control of elected offices at the state and local levels has declined precipitously. In January, Republicans will… Continue reading
“No tweeting what you actually think about Clinton or Carson if you’re on the clock: new limits on feds”
WaPo:
If you work for the federal government, your Twitter or Facebook profile can show a photo of you hugging Ben Carson or Hillary Clinton. But you can’t share, tweet, ”like,” friend, follow, comment on or retweet anything your… Continue reading
“Big Obama Donors Stay on Sidelines in 2016 Race”
“Boehner resignation leads to election oddity”
Cincinnati Enquirer:
It’s unlikely to happen, but voters could elect two different congressmen to fill John Boehner’s vacated seat in the March primary.
That’s because Ohio Gov. John Kasich has chosen to conduct the primary for Boehner’s unfinished 6-month term… Continue reading
“D.C. PAC Shutters, Highlighting Fine Ethical Line For Groups Across The Country”
Patrick Madden for NPR:
Unlike their counterparts on the national level, local superPACs and outside groups like FreshPAC aren’t being funded by wealthy donors with an ideological bent. Instead, the big spending political committees are often funded by interests… Continue reading
“How the Kochs created Joni Ernst”
Ken Vogel for Politico:
Until now, little has been known about the secretive role played by the Kochs’ donors and operatives in boosting Ernst. The Koch network has focused primarily on policy fights, mostly leaving the spadework of recruiting and… Continue reading
“Clinton, Bush lawyers square off in FEC proxy war”
“Democracy Beats Oligarchy”
Katrina vanden Heuvel:
Money in politics will pose a significant threat to our democracy for as long asCitizens United remains the law of the land, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make our electoral system fairer and more democratic.… Continue reading