Dark Money

Dark Money

This Week in Dark Money

Wisconsin's record-breaking recall, California's "jungle primaries," and more news from the murky world of campaign cash.

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| Fri Jun. 8, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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Four Reasons Why the Left Lost Wisconsin

And one reason why Tuesday wasn't a total disaster for Democrats.

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| Wed Jun. 6, 2012 7:12 AM PDT

Most of Obama's 2008 Bundlers Are AWOL, But…

More than 70 percent of Obama's biggest fundraisers from 2008 have yet to pitch in. Yet that may not be a problem.

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| Wed Jun. 6, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Could This Pro-Walker Dark-Money Group Torpedo Recall Turnout?

The Coalition for American Values doesn't want you to know who's behind it, but its last-minute Wisconsin ad blitz could affect the outcome of Tuesday's election.

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| Tue Jun. 5, 2012 3:04 AM PDT

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The Dark Money Behind the Wisconsin Recall

Some startling stats about the $63.5 million election to decide the future of Gov. Scott Walker.

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| Tue Jun. 5, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

"Our Elections Are Being Poisoned"

Have the dark money, front groups, and corporate cash flooding Scott Walker's recall corrupted the state of Wisconsin?

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| Fri Jun. 1, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

This Week in Dark Money

The trials of being a megadonor, overlapping attack ads, and more news from the murky world of election cash.

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| Fri Jun. 1, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
Buddy Roemer for President

Bye-Bye, Buddy

Ex-Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer is dropping out of the presidential race. A look at the political and personal demons that fueled his feisty campaign.

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| Thu May. 31, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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Our Nation's Biggest Money Problem of All

There appears to be no stopping the tidal wave of money that's overtaken our political system.

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| Thu May. 31, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

No Disclosure, Please, We're Contractors

A new bill would make it harder to find out about federal contractors' dark-money donations.

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| Wed May. 30, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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Half of Scott Walker's Cash Comes From Out-of-State Dark-Money Donors

GOP heavyweights pour millions into "ground zero for the battle against Obama's liberal agenda."

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| Sat May. 26, 2012 8:22 AM PDT

This Week in Dark Money

The debate over ditching Citizens United, John McCain gets mavericky, and more news from the murky world of political money.

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| Fri May. 25, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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John McCain: The Maverick Returns?

The Arizona senator appears to be rejoining the fight against dark money.

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| Thu May. 24, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Dear SCOTUS: We ❤ Citizens United!

Fans of unlimited election spending ask the high court not to mess with a good thing.

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| Wed May. 23, 2012 2:10 PM PDT
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Unmasking the Bundlers

All campaigns should disclose their bundlers.

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| Mon May. 21, 2012 7:11 AM PDT

Lobbyists Make It Rain for Romney

We don't know exactly how many lobbyists are Romney bundlers because he's keeping their identities secret.

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| Mon May. 21, 2012 6:21 AM PDT

Want to Ditch Citizens United? A DIY Guide

Pick your own path to an America without super-PACs.

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| Mon May. 21, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Media Trackers, the Right's New Oppo-Research Attack Dog

Blog network launched by a former RNC staffer aims to capitalize on—if not create—liberal scandals.

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| Mon May. 21, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Could Citizens United Be Toast in Just Two Months?

A reform group claims it's possible, thanks to its secret legal weapon: the 11th Amendment!

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| Mon May. 21, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Inside ALEC's Anti-Labor Push

At a closed-door ALEC meeting, Koch-funded policy shops unveil new restrictions on public-sector unions.

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| Fri May. 18, 2012 3:00 AM PDT