Former Sen Russ Feingold (D-WI) and California State Attorney General Kamala Harris did something that no other non-incumbent US Senate candidates did: They electronically filed copies of their campaign finance reports with the Federal Election Commission.Source: Senators resist the Internet, leave voters in the dark...
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...
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...
Madison— Dealing Gov. Scott Walker a victory just as his presidential camapaign gets underway, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Thursday the governor's campaign and conservative groups had not violated campaign finance laws in recall elections in 2011 and 2012.Source: State Supreme Court ends John Doe probe into Scott Walker’s campaign...
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...
