Elections

Soros-Backed Super-PAC to New York Pols: Pass Reform or We're Taking You Down

Friends of Democracy vows to oust Democrats and GOPers blocking public financing for New York State elections.

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| Tue Jun. 18, 2013 8:32 AM PDT

Gov. Rick Scott Deflowers Florida

The nation's most unpopular governor hates on wildflowers.

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| Tue Jun. 18, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

Supreme Court: Arizona Law Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Register to Vote Is Unconstitutional

Arizona voting rights advocates get a victory, but they're not out of the woods yet.

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| Mon Jun. 17, 2013 11:11 AM PDT

This Is What a Multimillionaire Calling In His Chits Looks Like

Whatever Art Pope wants, it seems, Art Pope gets.

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| Fri Jun. 14, 2013 7:33 AM PDT

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Secret Money Is Now Swaying State Judicial Elections

How dark-money groups like the Chamber of Commerce and Americans for Prosperity have turned sleepy state supreme court races into partisan slugfests.

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| Thu Jun. 13, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

New York's Gov. Cuomo Unveils His Own Bill to Battle Big-Money Politics—But Does It Matter?

Even Cuomo admits passing new reforms before next week's deadline is a long shot.

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| Wed Jun. 12, 2013 9:04 AM PDT

Study: Democratic Judges More Susceptible to Business Money Influence

Business groups may be wasting their cash on Republicans in judicial elections.

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| Tue Jun. 11, 2013 10:00 AM PDT
E.W. Jackson

Virginia GOP Lt. Gov. Candidate: "Satanic Rock," Witches Destroying Society

E.W. Jackson bashed pop culture and witches in his 2008 book.

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| Mon Jun. 10, 2013 9:02 AM PDT
E.W. Jackson, the Virginia GOP's pick for lieutentant governor

Ken Cuccinelli's Running Mate Is More Moderate Than Him on At Least One Thing: Banning Gay Sex

Ken, call your office.

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| Mon Jun. 10, 2013 6:10 AM PDT

Montana Republicans Launch Campaign to Ban Dark Money

Big Sky GOPers join New York and California in pushing to pass new political money reforms.

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| Wed Jun. 5, 2013 7:29 AM PDT

Florida Dems Snub Their Own Challenger To Rick Scott

The state party denies a speaking slot to the only declared challenger to Florida's extremly unpopular Republican governor.

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| Tue Jun. 4, 2013 8:09 AM PDT
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Rep. Darrell Issa: Tea Party-Targeting IRS Staffers Took Their Orders From Washington

The GOP congressman's comments are heavy on vitriol—and light on evidence.

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| Sun Jun. 2, 2013 1:56 PM PDT

Cigarette Maker Funded Dark-Money Conservative Groups

Reynolds American chose the dark-money route, giving money to Norquist, the Koch brothers, and the US Chamber of Commerce.

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| Fri May. 31, 2013 9:37 AM PDT

After Bachmann, Who's America's Next Top Wacky Right-Winger?

The Minnesota tea party firebrand announced Wednesday that she won't seek another term in Congress. Who will take up her fight?

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| Wed May. 29, 2013 2:45 PM PDT
Ken Cuccinelli

Flashback: Virginia Gov. Candidate Cuccinelli Investigated "Sextravaganza"

Cuccinelli has been trying to distance himself from his archly social conservative running mate, but he's not so different.

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| Tue May. 28, 2013 7:55 AM PDT
E.W. Jackson

E.W. Jackson’s First Battle: Fighting AIDS Prevention Efforts

The controversial Virginia lieutenant governor candidate got his start blocking condom distribution and picketing strip clubs.

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| Tue May. 28, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
Jeffrey Katzenberg with Barack Obama

Meet the New George Soros

The aging, mostly hands-off Soros is still the right's biggest bogeyman. Conservatives should pay more attention to Jeffrey Katzenberg.

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| Tue May. 28, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
E.W. Jackson

Virginia Lt. Gov. Candidate E.W. Jackson: Gays Are "Ikky"

"Yuk!"

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| Thu May. 23, 2013 8:38 AM PDT
E.W. Jackson

How Far-Right Activists Like E.W. Jackson Took Over the Virginia GOP

The state’s turning blue. But the GOP can’t stop running to the right.

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| Wed May. 22, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
Former IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman

Former IRS Chief: "I Certainly Am Not Personally Responsible" for Tea Party Scandal

A contentious Senate hearing Tuesday made clear that the fallout could extend to campaign finance rules.

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| Tue May. 21, 2013 11:55 AM PDT