A large coalition of “goo-goos” – Capitol jargon for reform groups such as Common Cause and the League of Women Voters – wants the Legislature to shine the light of disclosure on those who provide “dark money” for political campaigns.Source: Political reformers agree sunshine is needed, but squabble over details...
In 2014, the Supreme Court’s decision in McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission (FEC) eliminated the so-called aggregate limits on political contributions, that placed a ceiling on the total amount a single donor could give across campaigns, PACs and federal and state party committees.Source: McCutcheon decision has allowed at least $39 million more in presidential election so far...
The FBI has evidence that foreign hackers have accessed the state election databases in two states. According to Yahoo News, the FBI sent out a “flash alert” to election offices and officials across the country, asking them to take better security precautions.Source: The FBI Says Two State Elections Databases Have Already Been Hacked...
When people want to join together to spend money in an election campaign, federal law requires them to form a “political action committee” or PAC. Most PACs are allowed to donate up to $5,000 to any candidate in an election.Source: The Government Shouldn't Get to Do Unconstitutional Things by Only Doing Them for Short Periods of Time | Cato @...
Although there are still more registered Democrats than Republicans in these key states, the margin is much smaller than it was in 2012. In Colorado, the percentage of registered Republicans is lower than it was four years ago.Source: In the Race for Registered Voters, Republicans Are Gaining...
The 2016 presidential election brought forth new disputes concerning the definition of a "natural born citizen." The most significant challenges surrounded the eligibility of Senator Ted Cruz, born in Canada to a Cuban father and an American mother.Source: 'Natural Born' Disputes in the 2016 Presidential Election...
Trump asked Florida Gov. Scott to appoint attorney to bench WASHINGTON (AP) -- More than half the people outside the government who met with Hillary Clinton while she was secretary of state gave money - either personally or through companies or groups - to the Clinton Foundation.Source: Many donors to Clinton Foundation met with her at State...
Another overblown media story about Donald Trump...
The 2016 presidential election’s most powerful super PAC is the one backing Democrat Hillary Clinton. That group, known as Priorities USA Action, has aired about 36,000 TV ads since mid-May, according to data provided to the Center for Public Integrity by ad tracking firm Kantar Media/CMAG.Source: Meet the Super PAC Airing an Ad in Florida Every 15 Minutes...
When large sections of Melania Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention turned out to be lifted from Michelle Obama's 2008 convention speech, the Trump campaign tried to deflect criticism by throwing the speechwriter underSource: The Trump Campaign Didn't Think Much of Melania's Speech Either...
