Money in Politics

Mark Follman

Mark Follman on "Inside Story": The Power of the NRA

Who does the NRA really represent, grassroots gun owners or gun manufacturers?

Mon May. 6, 2013 1:01 PM PDT

Inside the Democracy Alliance, the Liberal Answer to the Koch Donor Network

Charles and David Koch aren't the only ones getting rich people together to divvy up their millions.

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| Mon May. 6, 2013 10:47 AM PDT
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Will Andrew Cuomo Go the Distance on Post-Citizens United Campaign Reform?

Reformers are planning a six-week blitz to pass public financing in New York, the front line in the war on big-money politics.

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| Wed May. 1, 2013 7:26 AM PDT

What the NRA's Millions Do—and Don't—Buy

Big money isn't the only secret to the National Rifle Association's success. Yet is it the key to defeating it?

By Alan Berlow and Gordon Witkin, Center for Public Integrity

 | Wed May. 1, 2013 6:00 AM PDT

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Ed Markey Is On Track to Replace John Kerry—With the Help of the "Green Billionaire"

Markey will face Gabriel Gomez, an ex-Navy SEAL and businessman derided by Democrats as "Mitt Romney, Jr."

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| Tue Apr. 30, 2013 7:27 PM PDT

Senators Take Another Swing at Dark Money Disclosure

A bipartisan bill would require outside groups to reveal their biggest donors. But will it win over Republicans?

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| Mon Apr. 29, 2013 2:52 PM PDT

This Libertarian Presidential Hopeful Wants Your Bitcoin Donations

Darryl Perry doesn't want your dollars, and he doesn't believe in the Federal Election Commission, either.

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| Mon Apr. 29, 2013 7:08 AM PDT

Occupy Draws a Bead on the NRA

The movement that went after Wall Street has a new target.

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| Thu Apr. 25, 2013 12:27 PM PDT

Liberal Super-PAC's First 2014 Target: Michele Bachmann

Despite CREDO Super-PAC's efforts, Bachmann eked out a win in 2012. CREDO wants to finally defeat her in 2014.

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| Thu Apr. 25, 2013 8:12 AM PDT
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EXCLUSIVE: Read the Koch Brothers' Plans for Their Upcoming GOP Donor Retreat

Mother Jones has obtained a copy of the billionaires' agenda for their next confab.

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| Mon Apr. 22, 2013 12:17 PM PDT
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Here's Why the Koch Brothers Would Buy the LA Times and Chicago Tribune

Not for the profits, obviously. But even today, newspapers are a mighty big megaphone for the Kochs' free-market ideals.

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| Mon Apr. 22, 2013 7:11 AM PDT
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Here's Why the NRA Won and Gabby Giffords and Mike Bloomberg Lost

Money, a tragic moment, and public support do not equal political power.

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| Thu Apr. 18, 2013 10:54 AM PDT

Did Organizing for Action Break Its No-Lobbying Pledge?

Don't be too quick to judge OFA's public-financing push in New York State.

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| Wed Apr. 17, 2013 7:41 AM PDT

The Bipartisan Push to Keep the IRS from Competing with TurboTax

New bill would block the IRS from making free e-filing software to simplify tax season.

By Liz Day and Justin Elliott, ProPublica

 | Mon Apr. 15, 2013 12:13 PM PDT
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The Enduring Mystery of GOP Megadonor Bob Perry

The wealthy Texas homebuilder and GOP fundraiser was an enigma to the public right up until his death this weekend.

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| Mon Apr. 15, 2013 8:48 AM PDT

California's Dark-Money Investigation Is Making Conservatives Sweat

Details of a shadowy donor network emerge as Golden State watchdogs trace the source of $11 million in election spending.

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| Mon Apr. 15, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

Washington's Vanishing Lobbyists Hide Behind the Rules

The official number of lobbyists is going down, but they're hiding in plain sight.

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| Tue Apr. 9, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
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The Ready for Hillary Super-PAC Is the Real Deal

Democratic super-fundraiser Harold Ickes has joined Ready for Hillary to build up the super-PAC's war chest.

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| Mon Apr. 8, 2013 6:54 AM PDT
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How Walmart, ExxonMobil, and Coke Buy Latino Friends in Congress

Lobbyists and corporations that employ them can't give gifts to lawmakers—unless they funnel the money through a nonprofit.

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| Mon Apr. 8, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
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The Big GAO Report on Political Intel is Kind of Meh

The biggest Washington industry you haven't heard of isn't likely to change anytime soon.

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| Fri Apr. 5, 2013 7:45 AM PDT