Facebook's strategy is simple, in the same way that ancient Rome's was: Take over the world and run it the way you see fit. The only difference is that Facebook has been more successful. It's impossible to talk about modern media -- and, therefore, modern politics -- without talking about Facebook.Source: Your obligatory and regular reminder that 2016 will be...
The latest television ad touting GOP presidential contender Marco Rubio proclaims that he is “leading the fight” to stop President Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran. But the new spot, which hits the airwaves Wednesday, is not the work of his official campaign or even his allied super PAC.Source: Groups backed by secret donors take the lead in shaping 2016 elections...
On July 13, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker formally declared his candidacy for the Republican Party presidential nomination. That makes 17 candidates with the qualifications to be recognized by the Republican National Committee as bona fide candidates. Pollsters include all 17.Source: Republican Presidential Primary Ballots in 2016 Will be Most Crowded in History...
WASHINGTON — It took a field trip to a trendy New York hotel nearly a year ago — and then a lot of follow- up — to get Republicans up to speed and on the same page about using technology in their Senate campaigns.Source: How Republicans turned the Senate R.E.D.D....
When an email from a foreign prince hits your inbox, you know it is a scam and that you wont receive millions of dollars by sending his royal highness a money order. When you receive an email promising you vast sums for working at home, you quickly hit delete.Source: Policy analysis, commentary and discussion....
Three rich Texas donors helped a group of super PACs backing former Texas governor Rick Perry's presidential bid raise nearly $17 million, underscoring the outsize role that wealthy individuals are having in the 2016 race. Meanwhile, two groups supporting Ohio Gov.Source: Rick Perry’s $6 million man: Rich donors pour massive sums into 2016 super PACs...
Most Californians have a love-hate relationship with the initiative process. They love it when the voters approve their initiatives, but they hate having to vote on so many propositions. Conservatives appreciate Proposition 13, the property tax relief initiative passed in 1978.Source: California’s initiative process needs reform -- not repeal...
Patriot PAC fundraises hundreds of thousands of dollars for conservative causes, but little money goes to actual campaign committees or issue ads.Source: Conservative PACs raise millions, spend little on politics...
Working against a deadline, the Washington state legislature finished up not only a (third) 2015 special session, but completed work on a 2015-17 budget during the last week in June as well. This work had some impact on the 2016 presidential primary in the Evergreen state.Source: Washington State Will Have a 2016 Presidential Primary, but Caucuses, too...
Opponents of partisan gerrymandering have scored a series of legal victories in recent weeks as courts rule in favor of reforms aimed at making congressional elections more competitive.Source: Redistricting Reformers Are Having a Good Summer...
