Money in Politics

The Audacious Transparency Hypocrisy of Rove's Crossroads GPS

The conservative dark-money group gets into the transparency game. Seriously?!

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| Wed Mar. 23, 2011 8:51 AM PDT

Behind Michigan's "Financial Martial Law": Corporations and Right-Wing Billionaires

The think tank that inspired Gov. Rick Snyder's budget bill is bankrolled by Koch money and some of the same donors that backed Wisconsin's attack on unions.

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| Wed Mar. 23, 2011 12:01 AM PDT

Tim Pawlenty to Launch Presidential Exploratory Committee

Pawlenty's announcement makes him the second GOPer to officially join the race.

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| Mon Mar. 21, 2011 8:30 AM PDT

WI Dems: Walker's Frank Luntz Visit Broke the Law

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| Thu Mar. 17, 2011 6:09 AM PDT

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Reform Groups: Fix the FEC, Mr. President!

Will Obama salvage the country's broken watchdog for money in politics.

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| Tue Mar. 15, 2011 8:20 AM PDT

Can Democrats Find Their Own Karl Rove?

Democrats are playing catch-up in the 2012 campaign spending wars.

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| Tue Mar. 15, 2011 6:15 AM PDT

Inside Obama's Courtship of Dem Donors

Can Team Obama raise enough cash to beat back the GOP's wealthy donors?

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| Mon Mar. 14, 2011 7:34 AM PDT

What's Next for Wisconsin?

Gov. Scott Walker has prevailed for now, but well-funded recall efforts and legal battles loom.

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| Fri Mar. 11, 2011 8:20 AM PST

Barbour's New Hire: Dark Money and Voter Suppression

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| Wed Mar. 9, 2011 10:03 AM PST

Quote of the Day: American Crossroads Edition

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| Wed Mar. 9, 2011 7:33 AM PST

Are GOPers Playing Politics With Military Gear?

The Army needs lifesaving gear, not Humvees. But the Humvee manufacturer lobbies an influential congressman.

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| Wed Mar. 2, 2011 4:31 PM PST

Wisconsin Democrats Demand Probe of Gov. Walker

Party officials want to know if Walker's conversation with a prankster violated ethics or campaign finance laws.

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| Tue Mar. 1, 2011 1:17 PM PST

Hypocrisy Alert: Charles Koch Blasts "Crony Capitalism"

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| Tue Mar. 1, 2011 11:04 AM PST

Watch: Attack of the Kochtopus! [Cartoon]

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| Tue Mar. 1, 2011 4:00 AM PST

Watchdog Wants Probe of Gov. Walker's State Patrol Visit

Did the Wisconsin governor break the law by sending troopers to a Democrat's house?

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| Thu Feb. 24, 2011 10:20 AM PST

Corn on "Hardball": What Wisconsin Means
Thu Feb. 24, 2011 2:33 AM PST

Did Gov. Scott Walker Break the Law During Prank Call?

Campaign watchdogs are investigating Walker's statements to a caller pretending to be billionaire David Koch.

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| Wed Feb. 23, 2011 1:01 PM PST

The Chamber of Carbon

The US Chamber of Commerce darkens the skies.

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| Tue Feb. 22, 2011 1:59 PM PST

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker: Funded by the Koch Bros.

The politician trying to eviscerate public-sector unions is in sync with one of his largest financial backers—the right's infamous billionaire brothers.

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| Fri Feb. 18, 2011 10:12 AM PST

Fannie, Freddie's Legal "Feeding Frenzy" Costs Taxpayers $434 Million

A top state regulator blasts Fannie Mae's legal defense as a "circus" paid for by US citizens.

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| Tue Feb. 15, 2011 11:45 AM PST