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Sep
26
Sep
Boehner raised nearly $100 million over career, gave much of it to party and candidates
Whatever else is said about him, you can’t say he didn’t share. Rep.Source: Boehner raised nearly $100 million over career, gave much of it to party and candidates...
26
Sep
Judging the Impact of Super PACs –
When Governor Scott Walker ended his Presidential candidacy, which happened after Rick Perry suspended his, commentators marveled that they could be done for and have well funded Super PAC still idling nearby.Source: Judging the Impact of Super PACs -...
26
Sep
Republican ‘Super PACs’ Turn to TV Ads for High-Stakes Primaries
DES MOINES — The cavalry arrived too late for Gov. Scott Walker, but other candidates struggling in the shadow of Donald J. Trump hope their own backup – in the form of “super PACs” flush with money for television commercials – will soon be riding to their rescue. Even as Mr.Source: Republican ‘Super PACs’ Turn to TV Ads for High-Stakes...
25
Sep
Libertarians, Greens ready lawsuit against Commission on Presidential Debates
The Libertarian Party and Green Party and their 2012 candidates for president are readying a legal complaint against the Commission on Presidential Debates, hoping that a new legal argument -- an anti-trust argument -- will break the "duopoly" that's dominated the stage.Source: Libertarians, Greens ready lawsuit against Commission on Presidential Debates...
25
Sep
Florida GOP backs off summit threat to presidential candidates
The Republican Party of Florida backed off its plan to force GOP presidential candidates to attend a Florida summit or be stricken from the March 15 primary ballot. The rule is to be voted on Friday by party officials.Source: Florida GOP backs off summit threat to presidential candidates...
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Sep
22
Sep
IMPORTANT UPDATE : CPA Launches New “Go To” Website
As campaign finance takes center stage for the 2016 elections, the Center for Political Accountability has launched a new website to serve as the “go-to” place to track corporate political spending.Source: IMPORTANT UPDATE : CPA Launches New "Go To" Website...
22
Sep
If you think super PACs have changed everything about the presidential primary, think again
The 2016 presidential nomination campaigns have been lively, especially on the Republican side. Unconventional candidates, including Donald Trump, Ben Carson and now Carly Fiorina, have made a big splash in the polls.Source: If you think super PACs have changed everything about the presidential primary, think again...
22
Sep
What Happens To All That SuperPAC Money When A Candidate Drops Out
Opportunity and Freedom PAC, and its two siblings, Opportunity and Freedom PAC numbers 1 and 2, were meant to be heavyweight sluggers for Republican Rick Perry, providing big-budget support for his second presidential bid. But Perry himself turned out to be a welterweight at best.Source: What Happens To All That SuperPAC Money When A Candidate Drops Out...