While taking public financing was once a sign that a candidate was a serious player, it’s now an indication that a candidate can’t hope to compete financially.
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In the six years since Citizens United, the infamous court decision has become shorthand for many of the problems with campaign finance in the U.S.
Continue readingRubio super PAC ad spending kicks into high gear in Iowa
Marco Rubio’s super PAC Conservative Solutions is spending big in Iowa, with a second ad buy over $1 million in as many weeks.
Continue readingNew spending bill prevents agencies from regulating dark money
A rider attached to the omnibus spending bill passed in the House today will prevent two federal agencies from issuing rules that would make it easier to track political spending.
Continue readingHigh stakes for tonight’s debate held at GOP megadonor’s casino
The fifth Republican presidential debate will be held tonight at a casino owned by one of the biggest donors to the Republican party — and he is yet to endorse a candidate.
Continue readingWhy is a Democratic media firm buying ads for a controversial Minnesota mine?
A lobbying group promoting a controversial mining project in Minnesota is working with an ad firm that primarily buys ad time for Democratic candidates.
Continue readingThere are now 8 super PACs supporting Ted Cruz’s 2016 run
With the formation of Stand ForTruth, Inc., there are now eight super PACs supporting Ted Cruz's presidential bid.
Continue readingBeyond the NRA: The other pro-gun political spenders
The National Rifle Association (NRA) is the biggest and best-known of the gun rights groups, but there are other pro-gun players that are spending big money to influence U.S. politics.
Continue readingNew Right to Rise ad buy brings super PAC’s total spending to $39 million
With yet another multimillion dollar purchase of television ads, Jeb Bush’s super PAC has now made $39 million in independent expenditures — yet he still languishes in the polls.
Continue readingBehind the Clinton campaign: Dark money allies
Dive deeper into the dark money supporting Clinton: the money in groups that don’t have to disclose their donors, moving from those groups to super PACs that support Clinton.
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