Category Archives: campaigns
“Democrats Prepare Major Campaign Finance Reform Push”
National Journal:
It will offer Democrats, who are fighting to win back the Senate majority, a way to put Republicans on the defensive politically over the role of money in politics. The package could also be a preview of what… Continue reading
“Pillar of Law Files Lawsuit for Convention Delegates’ Rights to Free Speech”
Release:
The Pillar of Law Institute filed a lawsuit in Wyoming federal court today, challenging a law that prohibits delegates to political party conventions from accepting books, travel stipends, and legal assistance from non-profits.
“For the upcoming Republican Convention,… Continue reading
“Top GOP financiers coalescing around Trump-RNC fundraising effort”
Matea Gold for WaPo.
“Wall Street Lobbyists Decide Against Pushing Trump for Specifics — for Now”
Big Money Affects All Candidates Besides Me Dep’t
NYT:
But during the lead-up to this year’s New Hampshire primary, Mr. Trump repeatedly pointed to Mr. Johnson as an example of the type of donor whose special interest money he was not interested in.
“First of all, I actually… Continue reading
“Presidential race blows past $1 billion mark — and other numbers to know”
“Sting of Myself; Amateurish Spies Like James O’Keefe III Attempt to Sway the 2016 Election”
Must-read Jane Mayer in the New Yorker.
“Eyeing Senate, Clinton directing money to 2016 battlegrounds”
“G.O.P. Donors Shift Focus From Top of Ticket to Senate Races”
“Here’s how a wealthy Trump supporter could give $783,400 to support his campaign and the RNC”
“U.S. Chamber Launches Campaign to Bolster Republican Senate Races”
“Bill Weld, Running as a Libertarian, Likens Donald Trump’s Immigration Plan to Kristallnacht”
NYT:
William F. Weld, the twice-elected former Republican governor of Massachusetts, who was last seen campaigning in the 2006 Republican primary for governor of New York, now hopes to be on a national ticket as the vice-presidential nominee of… Continue reading