Money in Politics

Democrats Broke Pledge by Taking Corporate Convention Cash

The DNC vowed to hold the first convention in history that wasn't fueled by cash from corporations, lobbyists, and PACs. So much for that idea.

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| Thu Oct. 18, 2012 10:41 AM PDT
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"47 Percent" Host and Get-Rich-Quick Schemers Holding Romney Fundraisers

Marc Leder, who held the 47 percent fundraiser, and Mike and Irene Milin, who have been targeted by state attorneys general for peddling "free" government money, will host campaign events.

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| Wed Oct. 17, 2012 1:25 PM PDT

6 Must-Have Apps for Political Junkies

From fact-checking to donation tracking, data-mining the horse race has never been so easy.

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| Wed Oct. 17, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Following the Mystery Money Behind a Super-PAC's Attacks on Tammy Duckworth

The Now or Never super-PAC pocketed $1.95 million from a nonprofit that won't say who funds it.

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| Tue Oct. 16, 2012 12:23 PM PDT

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Who's Really Behind This Ad Scaring Seniors in Florida?

The dark-money group Defend my Dividend is more astroturf than grassroots.

By Theodoric Meyer, ProPublica

 | Tue Oct. 16, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

This Week in Dark Money

Obama's advertising advantage in swing states, a pro-Romney super-PAC gets money from a foreign-owned company, and more from the murky world of campaign cash.

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| Fri Oct. 12, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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Why Did This Clean-Energy Group Fund a Pro-Coal, Pro-Oil Outfit?

The Energy Foundation sponsors the Sierra Club, Earthjustice…and a nonprofit that pushes fossil fuels and opposes environmental regulation.

By Michael Beckel, Center for Public Integrity

 | Thu Oct. 11, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Scoop: Ben & Jerry's Cofounder Wants to Freeze Money in Politics

Ice cream magnate Ben Cohen wants to lick Citizens United, one dollar bill at a time.

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| Wed Oct. 10, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

CREW Files FEC Complaint Over Coal Company's Coerced Campaign Donations

Did Murray Energy violate FEC rules by forcing employees to donate to Republican candidates?

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| Tue Oct. 9, 2012 10:40 AM PDT

Would an Obama Win Hurt Campaign Finance Reform?

If the president raises $1 billion and beats the super-PACs, will it undermine efforts to roll back Citizens United?

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| Tue Oct. 9, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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Barack Obama: The $1 Billion Candidate

The president's latest fundraising haul puts him on pace to make campaign finance history.

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| Sat Oct. 6, 2012 10:26 AM PDT

Can This Super-PAC Stop Tammy Duckworth's Surge?

The Now or Never super-PAC thinks millions of dollars can save Rep. Joe Walsh's seat. Is it right—or delusional?

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| Fri Oct. 5, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Foreign-Owned Firm Gives $1 Million to Romney Super-PAC

Foreigners aren't allowed to make campaign donations. But post-Citizens United, the rules have gotten hazy.

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| Fri Oct. 5, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

This Week in Dark Money

Sesame Street strikes back, wooing voters with cheap gas, and more from the murky world of campaign cash.

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| Fri Oct. 5, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Sasha Issenberg on the Secret Science of Winning Elections

"The Victory Lab" author talks voter microtargeting and why voting PSAs are totally worthless.

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| Wed Oct. 3, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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Ralph Reed's Group: An Obama Victory Means "He Can Complete America's Destruction"

The nonprofit run by the ex-Christian Coalition leader blankets voters with grab bag of right-wing Obama hatred.

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| Tue Oct. 2, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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New Poll: Mitt's Got a Serious Swing State Problem

He trails the president by 11 points in the battleground states he needs to oust Obama.

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| Mon Oct. 1, 2012 5:56 AM PDT

Are Super-PACs Overhyped?

Sure, they're blowing rich donors' money. But don't write them off quite so fast.

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| Fri Sep. 28, 2012 3:01 AM PDT

This Week in Dark Money

Swing-state broadcasters drop the ball on dark-money reporting, George Soros reenters the fray, and more news from the murky world of campaign finance.

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| Fri Sep. 28, 2012 3:01 AM PDT
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| Fri Sep. 28, 2012 3:00 AM PDT