As the US presidential election approaches, and in the wake of numerous leaks and hacks this year, many people are openly talking about the likelihood of the process being disrupted by a major cyberattack that could influence the results – Silicon Valley included.Source: Will a major cyberattack strike the internet on US election day?...
In the RNC’s filing earlier Monday, the committee’s general counsel submitted a 16-page declaration that, for several pages, explained how the Trump campaign’s activities should not be attributed to the RNC.Source: “RNC’s Lawyers Try To Distance Themselves From Trump’s ‘Rigged Election’ Claims”...
The election season was in full swing in December when John Podesta, chairman of Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, had a conversation with billionaire philanthropist Herb Sandler about doubling his giving to Priorities USA, the chief super PAC supporting Mrs. Clinton. Mr.Source: John Podesta, Clinton campaign aided super PACs despite stance against big money...
Ideas are powerful things. So powerful, in fact, that regardless of the messenger or medium an idea can stand on its own and change the world. That’s the theory behind a new creative initiative from TED—and its significance can’t be overstated.Source: Anonymous Speech Is More Important Than Ever. TED Proves It...
Despite legal rulings allowing companies, trade groups and unions to spend unlimited sums supporting political candidates, they still trail far behind wealthy individuals in political spending, a new study finds.Source: Despite Citizens United, Corporate Super PAC Contributions Trail Individuals, Study Finds...
A shadowy organization based in Washington, D.C., recently spent an undisclosed sum attempting to swing elections in far-off places such as South Dakota and California. Due to a loophole in campaign finance law, this spending does not have to be reported to the Federal Election Commission.Source: What would happen if the media talked about itself the way it talks about...
WASHINGTON ― The super rich have managed to increase their influence on elections, even though the 2016 presidential race will cost less than the previous one, reversing a longtime trend.Source: Super PAC Mega-Donors Expand Election Influence With Record $1 Billion In Contributions...
Hillary Clinton speaks at a rally in Des Moines, Iowa, in October 2016.Source: The final stretch: The big-spending super PACs behind Hillary Clinton...
The revival of Hillary Clinton’s email woes and a trend toward tightening polls are giving Donald Trump new hope of winning the White House. Could this election go into overtime?Source: Better hope the election's not close: Michael McDonald...
Source: Spending on California ballot measures nears the half-billion mark...
