17 Jul

Only three 2016 presidential candidates have so far benefited from fundraising efforts by lobbyist bundlers this election cycle: Democrat Hillary Clinton, who raised $2 million from 40 lobbyists; Republican Jeb Bush, who raised $228,400 from eight lobbyists; and Republican Marco Rubio, who raiSource: A look at K Street fundraisers for Clinton, Bush and Rubio – and what Big Law is earning from...

22:34 / blog / Pocket
0 Likes
17 Jul

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission today approved two advisory opinions and held over discussion of a third. The Commission approved two Notices of Availability on Petitions for Rulemaking, and it decided not to initiate another rulemaking that a petitioner had requested.Source: News Releases...

00:30 / blog / Pocket
0 Likes
15 Jul

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...

22:41 / blog / Pocket
0 Likes
15 Jul

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...

04:41 / blog / Pocket
0 Likes
15 Jul

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...

04:41 / blog / Pocket
0 Likes
15 Jul

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...

04:41 / blog / Pocket
0 Likes