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Which 2016 hopefuls made the best investments this year?

by Kathy Kiely

investigations

Nov 5, 2014 1:59 pm

Some politicians were investing money this year with an eye to 2016. The ROIs of potential presidential contenders.

Outside groups’ Return on Investment: Rove leads 2014 conservative rebound

by Jacob Fenton and Peter Olsen-Phillips

investigations

Nov 5, 2014 9:46 am

Sunlight's analysis of outside spenders' return on investment in the 2014 elections. Unlike in 2012, conservative groups got more bang for their buck while liberal supporters faced serious losses.

In Colorado, Karl Rove (Cory Gardner) beats Tom Steyer (Mark Udall)

by Nancy Watzman

investigations

Nov 5, 2014 8:30 am

Two big money groups squared off in Colorado — and the GOP's money won.

Today in #OpenGov 11/5/2014

by Alisha Green Nov 5, 2014 8:20 am

Keep reading for today's #OpenGov news, events, and analysis. The news is focused on the election results, but read on for stories on procurement, local open data reports, and more.

Don’t let open government leadership lapse

by Matt Rumsey

policy

Nov 4, 2014 4:55 pm

If our government’s future is to be an open and accountable one, President Obama must spend the next two years recommitting to the pledge he made on his first day in office.

Ready for 2016? Likely contenders not big spenders on mid-terms

by Bill Allison

investigations

Nov 4, 2014 4:03 pm

Super PACs backing some potential presidential contenders seemed to be spending this year with 2016 in mind.

Last-minute giving: Four days, $4 million to House candidates

by Kathy Kiely and Peter Olsen-Phillips

investigations

Nov 4, 2014 2:12 pm

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton is one of the top recipients of last-minute campaign cash. Sunlight looks at the weekend's biggest givers and getters.

How dominant parties stay dominant in Uruguay

by Lindsay Ferris

policy

Nov 4, 2014 1:53 pm

The 2014 elections in Uruguay may not seem particularly noteworthy. However, when investigating the forces shaping the political funding machine, the stagnation in itself is noteworthy.

Keep reading for today's #OpenGov news, events, and analysis. The news is relatively quiet on election day, but read on for stories on GAO's report on federal programs and the fight against murder in New Orleans.